RI 250th Educator Workshop: A Legacy of Innovation- Rhode Island’s Economic History

  • April 24, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

  • Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark

    67 Roosevelt Avenue
    Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860
Ticket Price Free Join the waitlist
Description

Join us for the fourth installment of the RI 250th Educator Workshop Series! Learn more about the industries that shaped Rhode Island and its economy. This session will explore key historical themes which greatly impacted the economic development of our state, including the transatlantic slave trade, rum distilling, livestock and dairy farming, the China trade, the Industrial Revolution and Samuel Slater, textile manufacturing, and the evolution of industries such as rubber goods, machine tools, precious metals, and jewelry manufacturing. Free lessons, resources, a letter for 1 1/2 hours of professional development points, and a $100 stipend will be provided for all educators attending. This workshop is open to Rhode Island educators only.

Date & Time

Thu, Apr 24, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Venue Details

Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark

67 Roosevelt Avenue
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860 Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
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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