Name: Saturdays in the 1700s: 18th Century Fun & Games
Start: 2024-09-28T14:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-09-28T20:00:00+00:00
Location: John Brown House Museum

Description

Join The John Brown House Museum for Saturdays in the 1700s! 18th Century Fun & Games is the second in our recurring series bringing “Living Historians” to the museum to reenact and explain aspects of daily life in the 18th Century.

From children’s activities to card games enjoyed at taverns, visitors can step into the action and experience these popular pastimes. This family-friendly event offers a hands-on activity for all ages and will take place both inside and outside at the John Brown House Museum on Saturday, September 28th from 10 AM-4 PM.

Date & Time

Sep 28, 2024 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Venue Details

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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