The Black Press in Rhode Island – TONIGHT

Black ink on white paper the african press in rhode island.

The Black Press in Rhode Island will be held tonight, Friday, October 28th at 5pm at the Redwood Library & Athenaeum, 50 Bellevue Avenue, in Newport. The event is free and open to the public. The Black Press in Rhode Island is a remarkable, yet virtually unknown history. In 1857 we find Alexander P. Niger,…

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ART! Treasures of the Redwood (Library) – Celebrating 275 Years

A room with paintings and a clock on display.

by Nancy Thomas For its 275th anniversary, the Redwood Library & Athenaeum has opened a prominent exhibition: Treasures of the Redwood: Celebrating 275 Years.  In celebration of its 275th year, this exhibition will bring forth a rich selection of some of the Redwood’s unparalleled holdings, gathered over nearly three centuries of collecting and donations. Starting…

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