RI History Day Student Workshop: Research Skills & Best Practices

  • November 18, 2025 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

  • Cranston Public Library-Sockanosset

    140 Sockanosset Cross Road
    Cranston, Rhode Island 02920
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Description

Join RI History Day Coordinator Owen Marshall for an in person workshop at the Cranston Public Library-Sockanosset (CPL) on Tuesday, November 18th at 4:30 pm for students interested in participating in the 2026 National History Day Contest. November's workshop will be titled "Research Skills and Best Practices," where students will receive an overview of helpful historical research tips, including critical reading, utilizing online databases, and accessing finding guides. We will also review library and archive etiquette and best practices for your in-person research.

Registration for this event is free, but is required. 

Date & Time

Tue, Nov 18, 2025 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Venue Details

Cranston Public Library-Sockanosset

140 Sockanosset Cross Road
Cranston, Rhode Island 02920 Cranston Public Library-Sockanosset
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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