Presentation at Lakeside: A Brief History of Providence, Rhode Island
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PLEASE NOTE LOCATION: This is in the Orchestra Hall at Lakeside Chautauqua. We are partnering with Lakeside on these presentations this summer.
A Brief History of Providence, Rhode Island, by Josh Dubbert, historian — Monday, June 29, 10:30 a.m.
Once land belonging to the Narragansett and Wampanoag peoples, the city of Providence, Rhode Island was founded in 1636 by Roger WilliamsPuritan theologian outcast from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Providence would become known for its religious toleration and independent spirit.
After the American Revolution, the city grew from an agricultural and fishing-based community into a hugely influential colonial and industrial powerhouse and was at one point known as the “jewelry capital of the world.”
In the 18th and early 19th centuries, much of the economic production and profit was made through slavery via the notorious “Triangle Trade.” This program provides an overview of this important and oft overlooked New England city, beginning with its Native American roots, this discussion will include Providence’s emergence through four centuries as a commercial and cultural capital, whose impact is still felt regionally and nationally today.
Joshua Dubbert serves as historian at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums. His research focuses on Victorian America, particularly its culture, art, architecture and the era’s presidents. He enjoys giving public programs and tours of the Hayes Home, sharing the fascinating history of Hayes, his presidency, his family and his era with the public.
A Brief History of Providence, Rhode Island, by Josh Dubbert, historian — Monday, June 29, 10:30 a.m.
Once land belonging to the Narragansett and Wampanoag peoples, the city of Providence, Rhode Island was founded in 1636 by Roger WilliamsPuritan theologian outcast from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Providence would become known for its religious toleration and independent spirit.
After the American Revolution, the city grew from an agricultural and fishing-based community into a hugely influential colonial and industrial powerhouse and was at one point known as the “jewelry capital of the world.”
In the 18th and early 19th centuries, much of the economic production and profit was made through slavery via the notorious “Triangle Trade.” This program provides an overview of this important and oft overlooked New England city, beginning with its Native American roots, this discussion will include Providence’s emergence through four centuries as a commercial and cultural capital, whose impact is still felt regionally and nationally today.
Joshua Dubbert serves as historian at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums. His research focuses on Victorian America, particularly its culture, art, architecture and the era’s presidents. He enjoys giving public programs and tours of the Hayes Home, sharing the fascinating history of Hayes, his presidency, his family and his era with the public.
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Where is it happening?
Lakeside Chautauqua, 236 Walnut Ave,Lakeside, Ohio, Lakeside Marblehead, United States
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Host or PublisherRutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums
