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RI250 Educator Workshop: ""Nahahiganseck: People of the Small Point"

  • June 9, 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

  • University of Rhode Island, Swan Hall

    60 Upper College Road
    South Kingstown, Rhode Island 02881
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Description

The Rhode Island 250 Commission is pleased to present a six-part educator professional development series in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, organized by the Rhode Island Historical Society. Join historian and professor Dr. Mack Scott on Tuesday, June 9, at 4:30 pm, at the University of Rhode Island, Swan Hall, Room 203, in Kingston, RI,  for the final session of the series, ""Nahahiganseck: People of the Small Point."

This program will explore the history and influence of the Narragansett, particularly during the colonial and Revolutionary periods, and connect them to the broader role of Indigenous Nations in the lead-up to and during the Revolution.

All educators who attend will receive a $100 stipend and a letter for 1.5 hours of professional development. This workshop is for Rhode Island Educators only.

Mack H. Scott III is an enrolled member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe (Nation), historian, educator, and public scholar specializing in Native American and Indigenous histories, with a particular focus on the Dawnland/Narragansett country and the intersections of indigeneity, race, memory, and futurity. He currently serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Native American and Indigenous Studies Initiative and as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the Ruth J. Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice at Brown University.

Date & Time

Tue, Jun 9, 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Venue Details

University of Rhode Island, Swan Hall

60 Upper College Road
South Kingstown, Rhode Island 02881 University of Rhode Island, Swan Hall
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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