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Latest Past Events
“A House Restored: The Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England Colonial”
Weaver Library 41 Grove Ave, East ProvidenceA presentation by author Lee McColgan who restored the 1702 Loring House. With foreword by Roy Underhill, uncle of our very own Eric Underhill. This humorous talk will hit home with anyone who has worked on any age house, only to find that a little more knowledge might be required? Reminds us of restoration work… Read More »“A House Restored: The Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England Colonial”
“Love at the Indoor Court”- Tom Brum
Weaver Library 41 Grove Ave, East ProvidenceDid you never arrive at the Library on Dec. 11 - the fateful Bridge Closing night? Tom is reprising his talk about the restoration of the 1914 Indoor Court with an added Open House at the court from 5-6pm - 8 Blanding Avenue Program begins at 6:30 at Weaver Library. Check out this Gazette with… Read More »“Love at the Indoor Court”- Tom Brum
“Green Jacket Shoal – Let’s Dive Again 10 years On”
Weaver Library 41 Grove Ave, East ProvidenceDavid Robinson Green Jacket Shoal: Rhode Island's Largest Ship Graveyard In April 2015, two men braved the frigid waters of the Upper Bay to discover a treasure at Green Jacket Shoal: 29 vessels on the bottom, among them the 150’ Bay Queen. Robinson has been researching and speaking about the Shoal and brings us up… Read More »“Green Jacket Shoal – Let’s Dive Again 10 years On”