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, professor, and library director Dr. Karin Wulf on Wednesday, May 27, at 4:30 pm, at the John Brown House Museum in Providence, for the penultimate session, “Women and Girls in Rhode Island's Revolutions.”
In the era of the American Revolution, whether free or unfree, European, Black, or Indigenous women and girls in Rhode Island faced many of the same, but also many distinct, challenges as their fathers, sons, husbands, and brothers. This workshop will feature the voices of women and girls navigating this complex period, offering primary sources for use by students across grade levels.
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.
Karin Wulf is the Director and Librarian of the John Carter Brown Library, and Professor of History at Brown University. A historian of early America focused on gender, family, and politics, she writes widely for both public and academic audiences about history, the worlds of research and scholarship, and libraries and archives. Her new book is Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in 18th-Century British America. She serves on a variety of non-profit boards, is involved in planning for the semiquincentennial in July 2026, and is a Vice-President of the American Historical Association.
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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