Benefit Street: A Mile of History
May 15 - October 31, 2017 |
The Rhode Island Historical Society has released the schedule for its 2017 walking tour season, which starts on May 15 and continues through October 31.
The RIHS’s signature Benefit Street tour in Providence will take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, at 10am (excluding May 29, July 4, and September 4 holidays). Admission is $15; $12 for seniors; $10 for RIHS members and students, $6 for children 8-17, and free for children under 8. The tour departs from the John Brown House Museum (52 Power St., Providence).
Created in the mid-18th century “for the benefit of all,” this colonial thoroughfare shows off an enviable collection of 18th- and 19th-century wood-frame houses. Although its breathtaking historic structures can give the street the appearance of a museum mile, it is actually a vital urban neighborhood enhanced by ongoing preservation efforts since the 1950s. Thus, the tour itself tells a story that touches on the past, present, and future.
“The Rhode Island Historical Society is excited for the 2017 walking tour season. We’ve put some changes in place that will hopefully work better for both locals and visiting tourists, including a longer season, earlier start times, and Monday tours,” said Jennifer M. Wilson, Assistant Director of the Newell D. Goff Center for Education and Public Programs. “In addition to the changes to our everyday schedule, we’re rolling out some new routes and special themes with the intention of looking at Providence from a variety of vantage points.”
For more information or to make reservations, please contact Wilson at (401) 273-7507 x360 or jwilson@rihs.org.
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Website:
www.rihs.org/walking-tours/ |
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John Brown House Museum |
52 Power Street
Providence, RI |
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jwilson@rihs.org |
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