Rhode Island Historical Society

Providence, Rhode Island, 02906

Last updated on August 14, 2024

Grant awarded by

TPS Eastern Region

Region

East

Organization Type

Advocacy Organization

Congressional District(s)

Fiscal Year Of First Grant

FY 2022 [10/01/21 - 09/30/22]

Contributing Organization(s)

National History Day, Rhode Island State Archives, Rhode Island Black Heritage Society, Tomaquag Museum

Organization description

As an important cultural institution in Rhode Island, we use materials and knowledge of the past to explore topics of timeless relevance and current public interest and benefit. Inside and outside of the walls of our buildings, the RIHS encourages broad engagement in the diversity of experiences we offer. We develop and deploy our collections, knowledge, connections, and expertise to build relationships between individuals, organizations, and communities to enhance understanding and empathy, and to engender pride of place.

Project description

In the Fall of 2021, the Rhode Island Historical society hosted four virtual teacher professional development sessions on using the Library of Congress and local archives in student research. Although the sessions were aimed at middle and high school teachers who take part in National History Day, topics covered are beneficial for any teacher guiding students in research using primary sources. Recordings of the sessions and supplementary materials are available for viewing below. This four-part series is sponsored in part by the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Eastern Region Program, coordinated by Waynesburg University. Funding also includes support fees and travel for Rhode Island teachers and students whose History Day projects advance to the National History Day contest which takes place in June, 2022!

TPS project focus

Curriculum
Teaching Materials
Workshops

Content focus

Cultural Studies
History

Audience

Classroom teachers
Curriculum coordinators
Homeschoolers
Librarians/Media specialists
Researchers
Students