RIHP S3 E4: Benedict Leca and the Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Nobody should be surprised to learn that Newport has a troubled history, and that many relics of that history populate its landscape. The Redwood Library is one of those places that was founded for good intentions on money that was accumulated through the slave trade. Yet, it would be erroneous to dismiss such buildings for their troubled past. Instead, a more constructive option is to turn these relics into socially and culturally constructive institutions that serve the community. Reclaiming their legacy, if you will. This is precisely what my guest this episode, Benedict Leca, is doing with the Redwood Library. If you are interested, please visit the library! https://redwoodlibrary.org/This episode is brought to you in part by the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities. Find out more here: https://rihumanities.org/
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RIHP S3 E3: Bradly VanDerStad and the Providence Tour Company
This week I am joined by Bradly VanDerStadt, who runs the Providence Tour Company. We discuss guided tours and the type of research and historicism that goes into making a tour. If you are interested in what he does, feel free to reach out! You can also take one of his tours if you'd like a new perspective on the city: https://www.pvdtourco.com/This season of the RI History Podcast is brought to you in part by the RI Council for the Humanities. Check out their website for more information and other great humanities-focused projects: https://rihumanities.org/
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RIHP S3 E2: CJ Martin and the Precious Birthright
I had CJ Martin on to talk about his recent book, “The Precious Birthright: Black Leaders and the Fight to Vote in Antebellum Rhode Island.” We discussed many things including the content of the book, the process of researching and writing, and more. This season is brought to you in part the the RI Council for the Humanities.
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RIHP S3 E1: Lorén Spears and the Tomaquag Museum
During this season's premiere, I am happy to have Lorén Spears, the executive director of the Tomaquag Museum in Exeter, RI. It was a pleasure to have Lorén on the show to talk about Indigenous material culture, preserving historical memory through material culture and oral histories, and what goes into curating a powerful museum. Please find links to the museum and more information below.
https://www.tomaquagmuseum.org/
The reading group Lorén mentions can be found here --> https://www.tomaquagmuseum.org/bookclub
This season is brought to you in part by the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities. https://rihumanities.org/
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RIHP S3 Teaser
Season three will begin airing the first week of February. The first episode drops Sunday, February 9th.
This season is brought to you by a grant from the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities! For more information visit this page:
https://rihumanities.org/four-mini-grants-awarded-in-november-cycle/
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Music this season is provided by Ryan Jackson. Find his wonderful music at @ryan.jacksonmusic
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