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RI 250th Educator Workshop: The Fight for Voting Rights

  • May 15, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

  • Rhode Island State House

    Providence, Rhode Island
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Description

Join us to learn more about the continual struggle to expand voting rights throughout Rhode Island history, with RI Secretary of State Gregg Amore. Topics will include Thomas Wilson Dorr and other advocates in the push for broader suffrage. The workshop will emphasize the importance of voting as a major form of civic engagement

Free lessons, resources, a letter for 1 1/2 hours of professional development points, and a $100 stipend will be provided for all educators attending.

*This workshop is for Rhode Island Educators only*

Parking Advisory:
Please note that the Rhode Island General Assembly will be in session, which may limit available parking around the State House. We recommend allowing extra time to find street parking or using the Providence Place Mall (State side) garage. From there, it's a short walk around the building to the Smith Street entrance, which faces the Capitol Hill complexes. Thank you for planning ahead!

Date & Time

Thu, May 15, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Venue Details

Rhode Island State House

Providence, Rhode Island Rhode Island State 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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