Saturdays in the 1700s: Mourning Practices from the Past - Archived

  • October 19, 2024

  • John Brown House Museum

    52 Power Street
    Providence, Rhode Island 02906
Ticket Price $0.00-$11.63 This event is now over
Description

Join The John Brown House Museum for Saturdays in the 1700s! Mourning Practices from the Past is the third event in our recurring series bringing “Living Historians” to the museum to reenact and explain aspects of daily life in the 18th Century.

In the 18th century, Rhode Islanders were well-versed with mourning customs that would seem foreign today. While wearing black to a funeral is still traditional, an elaborate etiquette behind mourning rituals was woven into early American life. 

During this pop-up event on Saturday, October 19th, from 10 AM - 4 PM, meet costumed living historians who will discuss funeral and mourning practices that were once commonplace ways to remember the deceased. Learn about rituals surrounding death, such as why people would wear mourning jewelry or create embroidered memorials, along with the strict practice of wearing mourning and half mourning clothing. 

Date & Time

Oct 19, 2024 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Venue Details

John Brown House Museum

52 Power Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02906 John Brown House Museum
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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