Treasures in the Attic: A Tour of the Museum’s Archives

March 28, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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Join the museum’s curator on a tour of the museum’s archives. Rarely open to the public, the archives contain early records, scrapbooks, plans and over 30,000 photographs. These include the museum and Providence Parks Department properties such as the North Burial Ground, the Esek Hopkins House, Roger Williams Park Zoo and many of the city’s small neighborhood parks. Please note: Attic accessible by stairs only.

Program fee per session: $3 per person (includes museum admission)/free for museum members. Pre-registration preferred. Call 401.680.7248 or email [email protected] to register

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🥗Delicious bites by Russell Morin Catering
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🌹The beauty of the Rose Maze and the Botanical Center in the summer
🍰Scrumptious desserts
💐And a few surprises!

Plus, every ticket benefits the important work Roger Williams Park Conservancy does to help steward the beloved park for generations to come! 💚

Subscribe to the RWPC newsletter so you can be among the first to know when tickets go on sale. Interested in sponsoring? Visit the link in our bio to learn how!

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We’re counting down the days until our signature garden party fundraiser extravaganza: Rosé in the Roses! The biennial event invites guests to don a fancy dress or floral button-up, and spend an evening at the @rwpbotanicalcenter, where wine and conversation will be flowing. Here’s a sneak preview of what to expect: 🥗Delicious bites by Russell Morin Catering 🍷Signature cocktails and, of course, rosé (and other beverages!) 🥁Live music and entertainment 🌹The beauty of the Rose Maze and the Botanical Center in the summer 🍰Scrumptious desserts 💐And a few surprises! Plus, every ticket benefits the important work Roger Williams Park Conservancy does to help steward the beloved park for generations to come! 💚 Subscribe to the RWPC newsletter so you can be among the first to know when tickets go on sale. Interested in sponsoring? Visit the link in our bio to learn how!

Tomorrow`s Mahjong session at the @rwpbotanicalcenter has been postponed due to continued blizzard cleanup efforts – if you signed up, watch your email for updates coming soon!

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Tomorrow's Mahjong session at the @rwpbotanicalcenter has been postponed due to continued blizzard cleanup efforts – if you signed up, watch your email for updates coming soon!

As crews work hard to clear the snow, we hope everyone is staying safe and warm inside today as the travel ban continues! For weather updates, follow @ridotnews and @pvdmayor.

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As crews work hard to clear the snow, we hope everyone is staying safe and warm inside today as the travel ban continues! For weather updates, follow @ridotnews and @pvdmayor.

This dreary weather has us dreaming of the warmer days ahead! ❄️☀️

Check out our calendar for ways to enjoy Roger Williams Park in any weather!

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This dreary weather has us dreaming of the warmer days ahead! ❄️☀️ Check out our calendar for ways to enjoy Roger Williams Park in any weather!
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