Tuesday Tea Time Talks: Unions and the Textile Industry

  • February 25, 2025 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Museum of Work and Culture

    42 South Main Street
    Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895
Ticket Price Free Buy Tickets
Description

Join the museum for the next program in the series on Tuesday, February 25 at 1:30 p.m. Participants will gather in the Union Hall Exhibit, which discusses the role of unions within the Textile Industry, particularly the impact that the ITU, or Independent Textile Union (later the Industrial Trade Union), had on the city of Woonsocket . Come ready to learn about the history and impact of the ITU, and to share any personal experiences with unions, whether through the textile trade or beyond. All are welcome, and encouraged to bring photographs and other documents that will help illustrate their stories.

Cookies and tea will be served.

Date & Time

Tue, Feb 25, 2025 1:30 PM - 3:00 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.


Find more Rhode Island Historical Society Events and Community & Culture events in Woonsocket