Hands-On History: Interactions with the Colonial Period for Kids

  • April 16, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  • John Brown House Museum

    52 Power Street
    Providence, Rhode Island 02906
Ticket Price $0.00-$11.63 Buy Tickets
Description

Join the John Brown House Museum on Wednesday, April 16, at 2 p.m. as guests step back to the colonial era and learn about life in 18th century Providence. Museum staff members will lead conversations and guide families through this federal-era mansion. Interactive stations and sensory objects offer the opportunity for hands-on learning to help engage kids as they discover what life was like in the 1700s. This program is open to all, but most appropriate for children ages 8-12. 

General admission to the John Brown House Museum costs $10 per person, $6 for children ages 10-17, and is free for those 9 and younger; other admission discounts are available. Space is limited to 20 people per tour, advance tickets are recommended. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Date & Time

Wed, Apr 16, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Venue Details

John Brown House Museum

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