• Roger Williams National Memorial - Discover the 19th-century race riots in Providence, their origins, and their consequences.
• First Baptist Church in America - Explore the 1902 streetcar riots that brought the city to a standstill.
• Market House - Delve into the lives of 18th-century Black entrepreneurs, 19th-century Black artists, and examine the effects of climate change and storm surges in Rhode Island.
• Providence River Walk - Uncover the Gaspee Affair, an early violent rebellion against British rule in the American colonies.
• The Old State House - Learn about Thomas Wilson Dorr, known as the “People’s Governor” of Rhode Island.
• Providence - Visitors will gain insight into the city’s turbulent history.

• Expert Guide

From significant social justice movements to the personal stories of unsung heroes, “Voices of Resilience” provides a deeper insight into Providence’s identity and its legacy of bravery, resistance, and success. The book explores how Rhode Island’s substantial profits from the international slave trade fueled the Industrial Revolution, how the state narrowly overcame revolution in opposition to rebellious suffragists, and how it struggled but ultimately failed to stop the first Gay Pride parade from occurring in Providence in 1976.

Providence has been a home to diverse, brave, and resilient individuals who achieved remarkable accomplishments despite facing numerous challenges. Discover the story of Edward Bannister, a 19th-century Black barber who overcame discrimination to become a nationally recognized painter; Princess Red Wing, a Narragansett and Pokanoket activist; and the 1902 labor strike that brought Rhode Island’s urban center to a standstill.

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