Bonnet-Makers and Rabble-Rousers Fascinating Women in Rhode Island's Past

Bonnet-Makers and Rabble-Rousers Fascinating Women in Rhode Island's Past Thursday, March 24, 6 pm at Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, 1 Memorial Ave, Johnston, R.I. 02919 Using rarely seen images from the Rhode Island Historical Society collections, Elyssa Tardif explores the stories of fascinating women who shaped Rhode Island's history. In a talk that covers the four centuries since Rhode Island's founding, Tardif will highlight the lives of Ann Haven, the intrepid founder of Haven Brothers Diner in the 19th century, and Dinah Sisson, who used a smear campaign to make waves through Newport's African American community in the 18th century, among other ordinary and extraordinary figures. Elyssa Tardiff, Ph.D., is the Director of the Newell D. Goff Center for Education and Public Programs, Rhode Island Historical Society More info: Jon Anderson, 231-4980 / 7