Rhode Island Slave History Medallions

Documenting places and people in the history of slavery in Rhode Island

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August 14, 2021

Living History and Arts Celebration

August 14, 2021
Patriots Park, Portsmouth, RI 02871, USA

Save the Date!

Living History and Arts Celebration

Saturday, August 14, 2021
Patriot's Park, Portsmouth

A free summer day camp-out with music, dance and storytelling!

Partnering with Sankofa Community Connection

Juneteenth, Linden Place, Bristol, Saturday June 19, 2021
Juneteenth Weekend, DeWolf Tavern, Bristol, Monday June 21, 2021
An Act of Remembrance.
Medallion Aimed to Teach Slave Related History in RI
The Beloved Community at RISHM.org
Installation Ceremony at Smith’s Castle, North Kingstown, RI
Smith’s Castle’s Dedication of RI Slave History Medallion
RI House of Representatives Recognizes RI Salve History Medallion as a Statewide Education Program
Read the 15 part series: Slavery in Rhode Island by Paul Davis
Last words of John Lewis
Remembering John Lewis Civil Rights Icon…
Bowen’s Wharf Medallion Installation Ceremony
Fourth of July Tribute
In Memory of Mayor Paul Gaines, Newport RI
Congressman Cicilline’s Commemoration November 2019
RI Historic Map and RISHM
Rhode Island Cities in RISHM Statewide Public Awareness Program
Juneteenth Video
Juneteenth 2020: Everything You Need to Know About Juneteenth
Driving While Black

Hopkins R.I. Commerce

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