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Harris Homeschool Program: History Through the Camera's Lens

  • February 9, 2026

  • Museum of Work and Culture

    42 South Main Street
    Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895
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Description

Join library and museum educators at the third program in the bi-monthly homeschool program series hosted by the Museum of Work and Culture and the Woonsocket Harris Public Library.

February’s program will feature guest speaker and documentary filmmaker Christian de Rezendes, known for his work creating the Emmy Award-winning documentary series Slatersville: America's First Mill Village.  Christian will speak with students about the process of making a documentary and the steps he took to get started in this career. 

At 11:00 am, participants will move to the Harris Public Library, where the children will participate in a filmmaking activity. 

The first program will run from 10am - 12pm and the second program will run from 11am - 1pm, both beginning at the Museum.

Date & Time

Feb 9, 2026 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Venue Details

Museum of Work and Culture

42 South Main Street
Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895 Museum of Work and Culture
Rhode Island Historical Society

The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state's oldest and only statewide historical organization, is dedicated to honoring, interpreting and sharing Rhode Island's past to enrich the present and inspire the future. Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st  -century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders through its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center and the Aldrich House.


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