THE TIMES
From Morgan’s Desk
My interest in the American West didn’t begin with history. I wasn’t interested in Westerns on TV, and as a kid growing up in the 1970s and 80s, the frequent childhood games associated with the West weren’t part of my repertoire in a household that didn’t allow toy guns.
What interested me was the land. The mountains. The expanses. I can’t recall the first time I heard Montana referred to as Big Sky Country, but it was just about the most romantic thing I had ever heard, and I was determined to see all of that Big Sky for myself That, along with an eighth-grade social studies project that required me to develop a marketing campaign for Idaho, sealed the deal. I needed to go West.
Despite my fervent hopes, it didn’t happen for quite some time. My parents weren’t avid travelers, and starting my college career in Chicago was as far west as I went in my first twenty years.
As an undergraduate, I learned about the complexity of the European and American conquest of what is now the American West. My advisor, Melvyn Hammerberg, specialized in the history and culture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and brought a fascinating vantage point to our studies. Then, at Brown, I had the distinct opportunity and honor to learn about the region's industrial history from Patrick Malone It was also during my time at Brown that my dissertation research on historic prisons finally took me across the country and right into the heart of the Rocky Mountain West.
Twenty-five years ago, it was just me, a rental car, my handydandy zippered CD case, a AAA Triptik, and my very worried father at home in New Jersey. It was a tremendous adventure, and I marveled at everything I saw. Everything. From the natural world to isolated towns to former mining powerhouses.
CHAIR
Roberta Gosselin
VICE CHAIR
Mark F Harriman
TREASURER
Artin Taskin, CPA
SECRETARY
Winifred E Brownell, PhD
Charlotte Carrington-Farmer, PhD
Jon-Paul Couture, AIA
Frank J. Faltus, MD
Ann Gallagher
Denise P. Gallo, PhD
Laura Kenerson
Lori J. Lousararian, Esq
Frank Mauran IV
Peter J. Miniati, JD, CFP
Peter J Rossi
Alicia J Samolis, JD
Lane Talbot Sparkman
Luther W Spoehr, PhD
Paul R Williams
EX OFFICIO
Erin Stevenson
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
C Morgan Grefe, PhD
Sarah Jane Carr, Senior Director for Advancement & Public Engagement
Anne Conway, Senior Director of the Museum of Work & Culture
Charmyne Goodfellow, Senior Director for Finance & Administration
Richard J. Ring, Senior Director for Library & Museum Collections
Morgan hiking in the Rockies in 2004
But I was also prepared to deepen my understanding of the complex, often painful history of these places. Reckoning with the history of the American West is as fundamental to understanding America’s history as the study of New England is
This, among many other things, is why I am so very excited that we are again working with Collette Tours to offer a trip that isn’t only about seeing amazing places (though you will be absolutely stunned at the beauty and grandeur of sites like Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons, and the Badlands). We will also have the chance to learn about the stories of the real West, not just the mythic one. This includes engaging with members of the Lakota Nation, exploring the crosscultural influences on what has come to be known as “Cowboy Culture,” and learning about the environmental impacts of “winning” the West.
Like I said, this is a complex story, filled with both triumph and tragedy. But that is what it means to study history, and we know that’s what our members are interested in. You’ve told us you want to learn from experts in the field, so our programming leading up to the trip will be open to everyone, whether or not you choose to travel with us in October You’ve let us know you don’t want simple stories and myths, so the sites we’ll explore and the people we’ll meet will share a deep, expansive understanding of the region. And you've shown us time and again that you also value learning from one another, so there will be ample time to get to know each other and share your perspectives on what we’re learning.
For me, travel expands my appreciation for the multifaceted nature of history, it builds empathy, and, in fact, it makes me appreciate and question the stories about where I’m from in new ways.
I often think back to one evening I spent in Pocatello, Idaho, on my way to Deer Lodge, Montana–a much-needed break after a long, hot day of 114 degrees Eating alone, the locals would often strike up conversations about what brought me West. On this particular evening, I spoke about my research, and they asked where I was from. When I said Rhode Island, one of the group looked at me and said, “Oh, well, sorry you have to come here. New England, that’s where the real beauty is.” He was right, of course, about how lovely it is here, and as smitten as I was with the Big Sky, on that wonderful trip, I was also reminded not to take my home for granted.
I hope you’ll consider joining us as we explore the American West in this 250th year, as we seek to understand where we’ve been and consider where we might be headed
Morgan’s first trip out West
Photo from Morgan’s western adventures
WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD: A FUTURE EXHIBIT AT THE MUSEUM OF WORK & CULTURE
by Anne Conway, Senior Director of the Museum of Work & Culture
It’s hard to believe that on October 10th, the Museum of Work & Culture turned 28! Since opening our doors in 1997, we’ve welcomed thousands of visitors of all ages both local and international through our tours and programs.
Intending to give our visitors the best experience a small museum can offer, it is essential for the Museum to remain vibrant, accessible, and to establish honest connections with our visitors
Over the past decade, we’ve transformed three original permanent exhibits into fully immersive and interactive galleries, allowing for deeper engagement and storytelling informed by the feedback and experiences of our visitors. And we’re not stopping there.
We have embarked on a research initiative to create a new permanent exhibit that will explore the lives and contributions of our community and share their stories. Welcome to the Neighborhood will chronicle the journeys, cultural identities, and community-building efforts of the many groups who settled in Woonsocket during the 20 and 21 centuries th st
The variation within Woonsocket’s population is reflected in the number of houses of worship, schools, and social clubs established by immigrant and migrant groups seeking a better life for themselves and their children in the area. Although each story is unique, common threads can be found across these communities.
This is evidenced in the interviews we are conducting with members of the Irish, Polish, Dominican, Puerto Rican, Laotian, Swedish, Italian, and Romanian communities, as well as with those who journeyed from South Carolina.
The original pioneers of these communities often settled within a few streets or blocks of each other, and many families arriving from the same regions resided in triple-deckers, a common feature of the cityscape This is why Welcome to the Neighborhood will be an extension of our triple-decker exhibit.
The centerpiece of this new state-of-the-art exhibit will be Florence, the triple-decker’s landlady. Born and raised in the home her parents purchased after they were married in 1925, Florence has welcomed tenants from every corner of the world. Florence will share stories of her interactions and conversations with these tenants in a life-size, interactive animation. Visitors will learn about facets of tenants’ lives, which will be based on the material gathered from oral histories and personal testimonies we are now collecting.
The exhibit will also feature a large touchscreen where visitors can explore historic maps highlighting churches, schools, social clubs, and business locations In addition, a series of filmed interviews will be available for visitors to discover stories directly from those who came to call Woonsocket home.
The cost for the exhibit development and construction will be approximately $225,000. As of today, the Museum of Work & Culture Preservation Foundation has pledged $50,000 to establish a fundraising base. Several granting
organizations and individuals are being approached, and the museum is working on a phased fundraising approach as it did with the development of the Mills Along the Blackstone exhibit.
The Museum of Work & Culture seeks to create an exhibit that will honor the past, reflect the present, and illustrate the enduring power of the shared human experience in finding a place to call home.
Want to learn more?
View the Welcome to the Neighborhood exhibit trailer
Contact the Museum’s Senior Director, Anne Conway
Mary Williams and 17 -Century Rhode Island
By: Elizabeth Sulock, Associate Director of the John Brown House Museum
Featuring an Interview with Charlotte Carrington Farmer, Ph.D.
Roger Williams is among the most written about 17th-century New Englanders, and has been honored with a university, national memorial, and parks that bear his name. Roger’s wife, however, has not been recognized for her efforts in establishing Rhode Island. The latest exhibit at the John Brown House Museum, Mary Williams and 17th-Century Rhode Island, tells her story and highlights her role in our state’s history.
Based on extensive research by Dr. Charlotte Carrington-Farmer, including her article, “More Than Roger’s Wife: Mary Williams and the Founding of Providence,” the exhibit features objects from the RIHS collection, as well as loans from Plimoth Patuxet Museums and the Roger Williams Family Foundation. Using panel text and enlarged visuals of historic documents and maps, visitors uncover Mary’s story and how she kept Roger’s “lively experiment” alive, especially while he traveled throughout the region and across the Atlantic
We invite members to view the new exhibit to discover a new perspective on early Rhode Island.
Charlotte Carrington-Farmer received her Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge, and specializes in early American history Her book, Roger Williams and His World sets Roger Williams in his wider Atlantic world context She is active in the field of public history, and also happens to be an RIHS trustee.
What first drew you to Mary Williams as a subject?
I’ve been studying Roger Williams for almost 25 years; I took a class on him as an undergraduate student in the U.K., and went on to write my undergraduate dissertation on him. He was part of my M.A. thesis, PhD, several publications, and I’ve taught a class on him for
the last 8 years at a university named after him. All of this, and I never really thought much about Mary. This changed in March 2020, when Plimoth Patuxet Museums asked me to speak about Mary for Women’s History Month. This sparked my interest, which resulted in my journal article on Mary in the New England Quarterly (2024) and the class I now teach entitled “Mary Williams and Her World ”
What was the most surprising detail you uncovered about Mary Williams during your research?
Among the most poignant discoveries in my research is the only known surviving example of Mary’s handwriting. Archived in the Massachusetts Historical Society, this unsent letter addressed to her absent husband that begins with the heartfelt words, “For my deare & loveing husband,” serves as a rare glimpse into Mary’s personal life and emotions. The existence of this letter, as well as her mark on land evidence from the 1660s, are remarkable.
How does Mary’s story help us think differently about women's roles in early New England Communities?
Mary Williams was a commanding presence in her own right, assuming the mantle of leadership during Roger’s frequent absences and navigating the nuances of colonial life As head of the Williams household, she emerged as a vital player in the governance of Providence, where her influence extended far beyond her family. Mary was instrumental in mediating the land disputes that rocked the settlement in the 1660s. When the town sought clarification on the original land agreement with the Narragansett Sachems, it was Mary they turned to, relying on her keen recollection and insight. Her involvement in such crucial deliberations is a testament to her status as a trusted and respected figure in the community.
Charlotte Carrington Farmer, PhD
What do you hope visitors take away from the exhibit?
The exhibit complicates the historical narrative and hopefully inspires people to think more deeply about the overlooked women who shaped history, often without realizing they were making it. I hope the exhibit sparks new conversations about the contributions of women like Mary and encourages others to dig deeper into the stories that have been overlooked for too long.
Why is it important to include Mary and other overlooked women in our public history spaces today?
Mary Williams’s story is a reminder that history is rarely as simple as it appears, and that even the most celebrated figures didn’t stand alone. The Mary Williams exhibit represents a pivotal step in the larger movement to reveal the voices of women whose participation have gone unacknowledged in the historical record. This exhibition is the first public history initiative to tell her story.
GET TO KNOW: THE A/PE DEPARTMENT
The Advancement and Public Engagement department first emerged 4.5 years ago after an internal reorganization that saw this new team leading the RIHS’s public programming, communications, membership, and fundraising. This summer, education was added to the mix, reconstituting the Goff Center for Education & Public Programs under one department. Sarah Carr leads the team, which includes Connor Mathis, Jordan Mernick, and Owen Marshall.
Sarah Jane Carr, Senior Director for Advancement & Public Engagement
How have things changed since the last time your team was profiled in The Times?
The last time we were profiled, we were kicking off our 200th anniversary celebrations, emerging from the pandemic, and every team member was new to their role. It was daunting to charge into that anniversary year with more programming than we had hosted even pre-pandemic, not knowing if people would come Thankfully, they did Since then, we've maintained the scale of our programming, launched our digital membership platform, and overhauled the style of our communications and social media content. So much has changed, but there are echoes of that beginning as we get ready to kick off programming for another anniversary this time, our nation's 250th and reframe the roles within the department with the addition of education
What about those changes most excites you?
I've spent the last four years missing education Before joining A/PE, I was the Assistant Director at the Museum of Work & Culture, and I loved working in both education and public programming. I'm thrilled to have that work united again under our team, and I'm excited about what we can achieve, particularly through Rhode Island History Day, our signature educational program This year, we are hosting the event at Brown, and I hope our members come to see the extraordinary work of these students. I also hope, more broadly, to show our members how their support helps us provide resources to teachers and students across RI, especially as they prepare to implement the first RI social studies standards for the 2026-27 school year.
What do you see as the greatest strength of the department?
The people. Every member of this team brings the best of themselves every day. The last time we were
From left to right: Connor Mathis, Sarah Carr, Owen Marshall, and Jordan Mernick
profiled, I said that was my greatest hope for the department, and I am lucky for it to be true Each of them not only genuinely wants to help our members, educators, and community, but also leverages their skills and positions to do so. We believe in the mission of the RIHS, each other, and what we can accomplish together. It is one of the greatest joys of my life to see each of them work, grow, and be a true team.
Can you share what you are most looking forward to in the year ahead?
What I look forward to every day. Navigating what is ahead with thoughtful colleagues, supportive members, and generous partners locally and nationally. It may sound trite, but it's true. Some things will go entirely the way we expect, and some will not. Being too tied to a too-specific vision of the future can lead to missed opportunities But being tied to a community of people who strive and work to accomplish something of service together means there is some success in every day.
Connor Mathis, Public Engagement Manager
You have been a part of the Advancement & Public Engagement team for 4 years. How has your role changed in your time at the RIHS?
I was first hired as Communications Coordinator and held that role for 18 months before transitioning to Public Engagement Manager, where I continued to do some communications work and programming Now that Jordan is fully in charge of communications (and doing amazingly!), I’m fully focused on programs and now dipping my toes into development work, which is entirely new to me. Since starting, I have learned an absurd amount from my team and other RIHS staff members. Four years later, and I’m still grateful I can say I’m using my history degree
What are you excited about for your position moving forward?
As someone who throws parties in my personal life, I want to make sure any RIHS events that I am
responsible for are fun, a good value, and inspire people to dive deeper into our state’s history I am someone who really enjoys learning new things, so I’m excited to build on the work I’ve done with the RIHS over the past four years and pursue new opportunities to fund our organization’s essential work.
As we head into the 250th, what can members look forward to with RIHS programming?
I am the first to admit that the Revolution is not really in my area of interest in American history. That said, even I think the Revolution-specific programs we have planned are great programs with even greater partners Plus, there will be programs that cover topics that touch on broader national themes and Americana. While I’m not going to divulge any of those just yet– get excited!
Owen Marshall, Education Manager
Welcome to the team, Owen! Tell us a bit about yourself.
Hello everyone, I am the Education Manager and the Rhode Island History Day Coordinator here at the RIHS I’m so excited to join the organization and to be working in the field that I’m passionate about At the RIHS, I create, organize, and review educational materials like lesson plans, databases, research guides, and more, to support social studies teachers throughout Rhode Island. I also coordinate our annual state contest with National History Day. Before this position, I worked for the two National Park units in Rhode Island, and my ranger hat is proudly hanging above my desk in the A/PE office
What made you want to join the RIHS?
I’d been an admirer of the RIHS since before I started this job Honestly, I believe in the mission Not only to preserve history, but to share it, to teach people about it, and to acknowledge that history is complex, challenging, and messy. Working in public history means so much to me because I believe that history is so fundamentally a human subject. Everyone
deserves to have access to good, reliable, accurate, professional history, because we’re the ones who make history happen. We’re all connected to it because we’re the ones making it, and having access to stories and people from the past is vital to a healthy culture Everyone has a story, everyone has ancestors, everyone comes from somewhere and has experiences to share, and working at the RIHS gives me the chance to keep doing what I’m passionate about: not only preserving all those things, but teaching people about the stories and experiences of others.
You’ve been at the RIHS for two months. What have you been working on that you are most excited about?
What a busy two months it has been! It feels somehow shorter and longer than that at the same time. Right now, my most immediate project is coordinating Rhode Island History Day. I’m participating in training sessions from the National History Day organization and my calendar is filling up with exciting student workshops. I’m going to classrooms around the state to facilitate workshops for social studies students about important skills, including writing a strong thesis, how to use primary sources, how to research online and in-person most effectively, and more. I get the most excited when the students ask questions, especially about research. I love hearing about their topics and unique perspectives.
Jordan Mernick, Communications Coordinator
You’ve been a part of the A/PE team for 2.5 years. How has your role changed since joining the RIHS?
I started at the RIHS as the Public Engagement Assistant, which helped give me an understanding of the non-profit world and the organization. In that role, I focused on event support, membership tasks, and helped with various marketing tasks.
Since moving into the Communications Coordinator position, my work now centers fully on communications/marketing, social media, and member communications The shift has helped me grow professionally, build my confidence, learn new skills, and allows me to use my background in art and design to help the RIHS connect with our audiences in new ways.
Since you became Communications Coordinator this past July, the RIHS has gained over 3,500 followers on Instagram! How are you hoping to continue engaging this growing audience?
Yes! It has been truly exciting to see the posts on socials have a measurable result! I plan to continue experimenting with different forms of media, including short-form video content, which has huge potential to bring new viewers to our page. Our Water Wizz News Footage reel helped us gain traction and amassed over 565,000 views on both Instagram and TikTok I plan to continue utilizing RIHS collections for interesting Rhode Island stories and tidbits and get it out into the world.
How do you use social media platforms to help keep history accessible to more audiences?
I like to think of posting like telling a story A very short story Or at least a snippet of one The goal is to create content that can be engaging and easily consumed by a wide range of audiences, using clear, informative, yet familiar language, and attractive visuals that viewers can relate to. Sharing history and educational information on social media helps make history more approachable, allowing diverse groups of people to interact with RI’s past in an inviting and casual way.
A PARTNERSHIP WITH ANCESTRY.COM
by Richard Ring, Senior Director for Library & Museum Collections
In February 2023, a representative from Ancestry.com contacted us with an exciting opportunity. She had seen our recent project with American Ancestors (then the New England Historic Genealogical Society) to digitize a portion of the Old Stone Bank records. She believed the RIHS might be a candidate for Ancestry’s in-kind services.
After a few meetings and a site visit, the folks at Ancestry were impressed with the knowledge of the team at the Robinson Research Center and blown away by the depth and breadth of our collections.
Essentially, Ancestry looks for the names of people on original documents to establish them as historically legitimate. They then feed those verified names into their database, along with any other genealogical information the document may contain, such as dates of birth, residences, or familial relationships. They also include a high-resolution scan of the document as evidence.
Ancestry benefits from being able to provide information that spans hundreds of years of Rhode Island history (an estimated 20 million names from more than 500,000 pages so far) In return, we get hundreds of thousands of pages of scanned and indexed documents for free, plus worldwide exposure to their subscribers, thereby increasing our collections’ reach and access.
A considerable amount of prep work is done before scanning begins. The RRC staff helps the Ancestry team navigate our collection of more than 100,000 printed books and pamphlets and
an estimated 10 million pages of archives to identify the most compelling materials. Ancestry is most interested in city directories, manufacturing records (specifically labor books), bank records, town records, customs records, and church records, to name a few
Once collections have been identified, a dedicated Ancestry staffer begins scanning They produce about 400 scans per day. Once processed, those images and their “metadata” (information used in cataloging the documents) become available online to anyone who has an Ancestry account. Members can access Ancestry.com for free at the Robinson Research Center.
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Annual Fund Donors
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Mr and Mrs Frank and Elizabeth R Mauran IV
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Rotary Club of Woonsocket
Mr and Mrs Stanley and Beth Weiss
$100-$499
Bally’s Twin River
Council General of Canada
Dr. Frank Faltus
Mrs Denise Gallo
Mr. Mark Harriman
Mandel & Tracey, LLC
NEARI
OnIt Technology Solution
RI Foundation
RI Labor History Society
Rotary Club of Woonsocket
Profs Luther and Kathy Spoer
Mr and Mrs Robert and Cathi Sloan
Single Source
Mr and Mrs Peter and Barbara Thornton
Mr. Paul Williams
In-Kind Donations
An Unlikely Story
Bandidos Mexican Restaurant
Blackstone River Explorer Tour
Blackstone River Theater
Coffee Connection
Community College of Rhode Island
Mr Sean Dagher
Executive Auto Wash
Gooseneck Vineyards
Hunter Insurance Company
iHeart Media
Kay’s Restaurant
Loft
Luigi’s Restaurant
Newport Historical Society
Newport Restaurant Group
Old Sturbridge Village
Panera Bread
Providence Children’s Museum
Revive Aesthetics and Wellness Spa
Rhode Island Monthly
RISD Museum
River Falls Restaurant
RJ Hill Liquors
Savini’s Pomodoro
Stadium Theatre
Tomaquag Museum
Whole Foods
Worcester Art Museum
Worcester Historical Museum
Wright’s Dairy Farm
