- 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
Rhode Island has always been a hotbed of dissent and conflict. But for this tour, we’ll take a closer look at Rhode Island’s internal conflicts, including how Rhode Island’s tremendous profit on the international slave trade powered the Industrial Revolution, how the state disenfranchised tens of thousands of immigrant voters in the Progressive Era, all the way through how the state fought but failed to prevent the first Gay Pride parade from taking place in Providence.
Providence has also been home to courageous and resilient people who were able to achieve incredible feats despite the deck being stacked against them in every way. Learn about Edward Bannister, a 19th-century Black barber who overcame prejudice to become a painter of national acclaim; Princess Red Wing, a passionate educator, storyteller, and Narragansett and Pokanoket activist; and the 1902 labor strike that stopped Rhode Island’s urban core in its tracks.
- The travel time is included in the total duration of the tour.
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