Annual Goff Lecture Highlights Peking Express Hijacking and its Aldrich House Connection

Join us on July 12 at 5:30pm for the annual Goff Lecture at the RIHS. Author James Zimmerman presents The Peking Express: The Bandits Who Stole a Train, Stunned the West, and Broke the Republic of China.

Hear the gripping story of the 1923 hijacking of the Luxury Peking Express, whose hostages included Lucy Aldrich, former resident of the RIHS Aldrich House, where the event will be held.

In Addition, Zimmerman will tell the stories of the bandits responsible and the ripples the event had across the world, including a Hollywood blockbuster, toppling a Chinese president, and their connection to Mao Zedong.

Guests will also enjoy a reception at 5:30pm with wine and Chinese cuisine from Jayd Bun. Registration is extremely limited. Sign up for free below!

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Upcoming Programs & Events

Sally's Night: Celebrating Women in STEM
Saturday, June 17th, 11am - 4pm

Sally’s Night is a nationwide celebration of women in STEM led by the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, in collaboration with 21 Smithsonian Affiliate organizations.

Rhode Island’s celebration will be hosted at the Natural History Museum and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park on Saturday, June 17th from 11-4 and will feature free museum admission and the chance to participate in family-friendly activities, including a space-themed museum quest.

Activities include an animal encounter from Roger Williams Park Zoo, solar telescope viewings from the Amateur Astronomical Society of RI, and a planetarium show (planetarium tickets must be purchased online.)

Register for a Planetarium Show!

Concerts Under The Elms: Greystone Rail
Thursday, June 29th, 6:30pm

We will kick off the 26th season of our beloved Concerts Under the Elms series this month! The six-week series begins Thursday, June 29th, and will be featuring Greystone Rail – a first-time performer in our summer concert series featuring fiddle, banjo, guitar, and bass to create classic bluegrass and country music. Food is provided by Little B’s BBQ.

Concerts are free for RIHS members and $10 for nonmembers. Membership packages start at $40. Guests are welcome to bring chairs and coolers.

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Exhibits at RIHS Museums

TONIGHT: Exhibit at Providence City Hall in Honor of Pride Month

In honor of Pride Month, the Providence City Council and Stages of Freedom present “Black Lavender: Black Gay Men in Rhode Island”, an exciting exhibit that explores what it means to be Black and gay in the Ocean State, at an opening reception Friday, June 16th, 4:30pm, Providence City Hall, 3rd floor, 25 Dorrance Street, in Providence. The event is free and open to the public.

Covering 100 years of history, the exhibit explores the bar scene, pride parades, politics, salons, theatre, academia and insight into how Black gay men in Rhode Island have navigated the duality of race and homosexuality. The exhibit is Created by Robb Dimmick.