RIHS taking a look at dark side of state’s history

PROVIDENCE – This special, onenight-only event provides guests the opportunity to see the John Brown House (52 Power St.) and Providence’s past in a new light. In years past, the program has looked at the intimate details of nightlife in the 18th century. This year’s event takes a new twist by using the house’s third owner, Providence’s magnate Marsden Perry, to examine the dark side of the period from 1915 to 1925. Participants will discover what went on in Providence after dark during the years of prohibition, crime, and political corruption while ex- ploring the seedy side of entertainment and women’s sexual freedom.

“This year, we are moving away from our traditional interpretation of the John Brown House and stepping into a different century. Our staff and volunteers have been diving into the archives for this special evening, and they invite you to learn something new and have fun while doing it,” says Geralyn Ducady, Director of the Newell D. Goff Center for Education and Public Programs at the Rhode Island Historical Society.

This exclusive experience, with entry times at 5 and 6:45 p.m., includes a reception and historically inspired libation. Tours of the museum are guided by museum staff and volunteers, providing insight into Providence’s seedy past.

This popular program has sold out the past three years, so guests are encouraged to buy timed ticket quickly! This is a 21+ event. Tickets, which can be purchased online at: http://tiny.cc/rihs-after-dark, are $15 for RIHS members and $20 for the general public. Call Jennifer Wilson at (401) 331-8575, ext. 360, or email programs@rihs.org for more information.