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RI250 Educator Workshop: "Securing the Blessings of Liberty"

  • April 22, 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

  • Museum of Work and Culture

    42 South Main Street
    Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895
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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, author, and former secondary education teacher Dr. Jane Lancaster on Wednesday, April 22, at the Museum of Work & Culture, for the third session in the series, "Securing the Blessings of Liberty."

This professional development session will explore the perspectives of Rhode Islanders who chose to remain loyal to Britain as opposed to those who supported the fight for independence. In this session, the particular focus is on the Black Rhode Islanders who found greater opportunities for freedom as Loyalists. 

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.

Jane Lancaster is a historian, author, and educator. In books, articles and talks, she show people that history is all around them. Before she earned a PhD in history from Brown University and started publishing books and articles, she was an award-winning high school history teacher, both in the UK and in the USA, persuading students (often successfully) that history was all around them if they knew how and where to look.

Date & Time

Wed, Apr 22, 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 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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