MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Brown Herbarium

  • March 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

  • Brown University Herbarium

    171 Meeting Street
    Providence, Rhode Island 02912
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Description

Home to over 100,000 specimens and an active site of research and learning, the Brown University Herbarium (BRU) is proud to be the largest holder of specimens collected in Rhode Island. The herbarium also houses specimens from all 50 US states and over 100 countries, with particularly rich collections from across New England and western and southern North America. The collections continue to grow thanks to the contributions of student collectors, professional botanists, community scientists, and gifts from other herbaria. Join the RIHS and BRU for a look at what an Herbarium is, the history of Brown’s Herbarium, and a look at the specimens on display.

Date & Time

Mon, Mar 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Venue Details

Brown University Herbarium

171 Meeting Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02912 Brown University Herbarium
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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