DESCRIPTION
Located on the slopes of Providence's College Hill, the Rhode Island
Historical Society's John Brown House Museum is a "must-see" stop
on Gallery Night. Built in 1786-8 and enlarged and embellished by
subsequent owners, this grand mansion not only features incomparable
architecture and extraordinary decorative arts but also tells the
compelling stories of the generations of Browns and others who lived
and worked there during three centuries.
Founded in 1822, the Rhode Island Historical Society
is the nation's fourth oldest state historical society and is today
the steward of some 30,000 artifacts and 500,000 library items.
The Society maintains its research library and John Brown House
Museum in Providence and operates the Museum of Work & Culture
in Woonsocket. The Society's ongoing public and educational programming
includes publication of the historical journal Rhode Island History
and the presentation of exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and tours.
July 16 CELEBRITY TOURS:Unless
otherwise indicated, tour starts 5:30 pm at Regency Plaza.
This month's celebrity is Director of Education at the
RISD Museum of Art Sarah Ganz Blythe. Previously, Ms. Blythe was the
Director of Interpretation and Research at the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
SPECIAL GUEST GUIDE:Providence
WaterFire's Mary Tinti will identify a piece of artwork at each location
and share her thoughts on “what she likes” in art. For Ms. Tinti's
tour, meet at the New Information Center at One Regency Plaza at 6pm or join
in at any of the four Wickenden Loop stops. In addition, the Wickenden Loop
is hosting a "Wickenden Loop Raffle." [more]
NEW INFO BOOTH LOCATION! Stop by and
check out the new INDOOR location for Gallery Night Providence's information
center (One Regency Plaza off of Greene Street near the Providence Public Library).
Call us at 401 490-2042 for up-to-date information.[more]
CLOSEST
PARKING LOTS
East Side
JOHN BROWN HOUSE PARKING LOT
12 Charlesfield Street
Corner of Benefit and Charlesfield Streets
PROVIDENCE ART CLUB PARKING LOT
186 Benefit Street
Near the corner of Benefit and Angel Streets
RISD PARKING LOT
47 Waterman Street
Above the University Club
