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Labor Day Debut Screening of Union Village

  • September 7, 2026 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

  • Museum of Work and Culture

    42 South Main Street
    Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895
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Description

Join the Museum of Work and Culture at its Labor Day Open House on Monday, September 7, at 1:30 p.m. for the premiere of filmmaker Christian de Rezendes's Union Village, a new documentary exploring the experiences of Rhode Island's Quaker community during the American Revolution.

During the American Revolution, Rhode Island Quakers faced a profound test of their commitment to non-violence as they were urged to take sides in the conflict. In 1777, prominent Providence Quaker Moses Brown wrote to Friends throughout Rhode Island about exemptions from military service for pacifists, emphasizing that choosing not to fight came with a heightened sense of responsibility. In the quiet community of Woonsocket Crossroads, members of the Smithfield Monthly Meeting grappled with how to navigate the war, with some remaining firmly committed to neutrality while others chose to fulfill their patriotic duty. Directed by Christian de Rezendes and written by Allison Horrocks, Christian de Rezendes, and Richard Keene, Union Village brings this overlooked history to life and preserves the legacy of the Union Village Quakers as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary.

Union Village is produced by Breaking Branches Pictures and North Smithfield Heritage Association (NSHA), and is funded by the Rhode Island 250 Commission and Ocean State Media with the cooperation of the  Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, a bi-state unit of the National Park Service (NPS).

Advanced registration is required for the screening. The Labor Day Open House is free and does not require registration.

Date & Time

Mon, Sep 7, 2026 1:30 PM - 3:30 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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