Alarming Intelligence: A Living History Event about Rhode Island’s Reactions to Lexington & Concord

Name: Alarming Intelligence: A Living History Event about Rhode Island’s Reactions to Lexington & Concord
Start: 2025-05-03T14:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-05-03T20:00:00+00:00
Location: John Brown House Museum

May 3, 2025
John Brown House Museum
52 Power Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02906

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Add To Calendar 2025-05-03 14:00 2025-05-03 20:00 UTC Alarming Intelligence: A Living History Event about Rhode Island’s Reactions to Lexington & Concord Visit the John Brown House Museum on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10 am - 4 pm, as living historians will bring this conflict from 250 years ago to light. John Brown House Museum @ 52 Power Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02906, US Rhode Island Historical Society programs@rihs.org
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April 19, 1775 marks the start of the American Revolution. When news of the “shot heard ’round the world” made its way from Lexington and Concord to Providence, Rhode Island, how did locals react to this “alarming intelligence”?

Visit the John Brown House Museum on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10 am - 4 pm, as living historians will bring this conflict from 250 years ago to light. Join the conversation during the General Assembly’s meeting as they decide what actions to take. Hear from local women, loyalists and Daughters of Liberty alike, as they consider how their lives will be impacted. See how militia members consider how far their actions must go. Programming will take place both indoors and on the great lawn. Hands-on opportunities will be available for history enthusiasts of all ages.

The John Brown House Museum is located 52 Power Street, Providence, RI. General admission costs $15 for General Admission, $10 for members, $6 for children ages 10-17; admission is free for children under age 10. Visitors can also purchase a tricorn hat for $15. Advance tickets are recommended as site capacity is limited.

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May 3, 2025 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

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John Brown House Museum

52 Power Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Rhode Island Historical Society

The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state's oldest and only statewide historical organization, is dedicated to honoring, interpreting and sharing Rhode Island's past to enrich the present and inspire the future. Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st -century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders through its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center and the Aldrich House.

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