History of History of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas with Pamela McColl

  • December 14, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Aldrich House

    110 Benevolent Street
    Providence, Rhode Island 02906
Ticket Price $5.72-$11.63 This event is now over
Description

In this talk, Pamela McColl will commemorate the bicentennial of the poem A Visit From Saint Nicholas by "the poet of Christmas Eve" Clement Clarke Moore, who was a resident of Newport in the later years of his life. McColl will also outline the poem's adaptations to film and theatrical productions and will discuss Providence Ballet’s upcoming performance with Eva Marie Pacheco.

Additionally, guests will have the opportunity to see historic examples of the poem from McColl’s personal collection of publications from the past two centuries while enjoying festive cookies and hot chocolate from Wright’s Dairy Farm.

Date & Time

Thu, Dec 14, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Venue Details

Aldrich House

110 Benevolent Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02906 Aldrich House
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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