This museum tells the story of French Canadian immigrants who left to work in the nearby mills and factories. Visitors tour a rural Quebec farm house and journey through the historic work day world from the early 20th century to the present - on a shop floor of a textile mill, from the porch of a multiple family tenement - in church, school, the union hall. Includes 5 walk-thru displays, 2 movies, and interactive audio presentations and 100s of photos.
Location:
The Museum of Work and Culture, 42 South Main Street, Woonsocket Rhode Island 02895
Telephone
401-769-WORK
Other History nearby:
(Weymouth) Abigail Adams Birthplace
(Boston) African Meeting House
(Duxbury) Alden House
(Worcester) American Antiquarian Society
(Warwick) Apponaug Village
(Hubbardston) Barre Falls Dam
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02/21 Coming to The Woonsocket area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
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