‘ Valley Talks’ to feature Rhode Island Reds

WOONSOCKET – Valley Talks, a series of free historical lectures, continues on Sunday, Feb. 24, at 1:30 p.m., at the Museum of Work & Culture.

Rhode Island Reds Heritage Society President Buster Clegg will present a screening of “When the Reds Ruled the Roost,” a documentary featuring the 50-year hockey love affair between Rhode Island’s former professional hockey team and its thousands of passionate fans.

The film includes rare game footage and photos and film of Hall of Famers Milt Schmidt, Johnny Bower, Ed Giacomin, Fern Flaman, and legendary players including Chuck Scherza, Zellio Toppazzini, and Jim Bartlett. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Clegg.

The talk is presented as part of the Rhode Island Historical Society’s 2019 programming theme “Rah-Rah Rhody.”