Blackstone Valley Historical Society

Sunday afternoon, Sept. 12 1:30 PM Downstairs Hall
Barbara Carrol, Genealogist. “The Whipple Family in RI”

Sunday afternoon, Oct. 17 1:30 PM
Dedication of the newly completed Archival area in the Fire Station
Al Klyberg & Glenn Laxton will talk on “Virginia Doris”

Tuesday evening, Nov. 2 7:30 PM Upstairs Hall
David Kane, Radio Historian. “Radio’s Greatest Moments”

Sunday afternoon, Dec. 12 1:30 PM Downstairs Hall
Members’ Holiday Potluck

In this issue:

Lincoln resident Dan Bethel returns to BVHS Sunday April 18 to talk about and display his collection of Blackstone Valley ephemera.

BVHS annual meeting, elections set for May 16 at North Gate.

BVHS receives $3000 Grant from Heritage Corridor to purchase shelving to house Society collections in the Lime Rock Fire Station adjacent to North Gate.

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Al Klyberg will speak from his recent book highlighting 100 years of RI State Park System Wed. March 10, 7 PM North Gate Upstairs Hall.

Big Idea of Blackstone Valley History #4: The Crucial Role of Transportation

BVHS Member Marian Sherman Celebrates 100 Years

Blackstone Valley Historical Society receives $15,000 bequest from Saylesville native Virginia L. Duke

In this newsletter a special message from the President.

Rhode Island Author Robert Grandchamp Presents “The Boys of Adams’ Battery G” Wed. Feb. 3, 7 PM North Gate Upstairs Hall. This program will investigate the story of a small group of men from Rhode Island who banded together to form Battery G, First Rhode Island Light Artillery.

Inside this edition:
RI Legislative grant of $1,825 awarded to BVHS for 2009-2010

Well known local author Glenn Laxton to share some of “Rhode Island’s Hidden History” at the next Historical Society meeting Sunday Nov. 8

“In Your Own Backyard “DVD goes on Sale!
A must-have addition to any collection of Blackstone Valley history, this DVD commissioned by the BVHS chronicles the 50 year history of the society with photographs and narration. First copies available at Nov. 8 Society meeting. BVHS Member Price is $15, Non-Member price is $20.

October 24th, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM the Blackstone Valley Historical Society will host an open house and Quilt Show as part of this year’s Footsteps in History celebration activities.

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Society will officially unveil Great Road Panel September 16 at North Gate

BVHS joins project to locate King Phillip’s War battlefields

Wednesday evening, September 16, 7:00 PM, “Unveiling of the Great Road Panel”
with a talk by Dr. Stephen Olausen, Executive Director/ Sr. Architectural Historian.
Public Archeology Laboratory on the Great Road Panel
FOYER AND UPSTAIRS HALL

Saturday, October 24, 11 AM to 3 PM, Open House and "Footsteps in History: Quilt Show"
All buildings will be open

BVHS hosts “Photo Detective” at March 18th meeting at North Gate.
Maureen Taylor to talk about her book “Picturing Rhode Island”.

Local collector to share his knowledge of “Postcards from the Blackstone Valley”
Dan Bethel, BVHS member and postcard collector will be the featured speaker at the Society’s April 19th meeting. He will discuss many aspects of postcards including age identification and postal marks.

BVHS looks to future: Annual Meeting & Elections Scheduled May 17th

2008: The Year in Review BVHS Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Highlights of Society Activities
2008 marked the start of the 50th anniversary year of the Blackstone Valley Historical Society. The milestone was marked with an Anniversary Gala Sept. 20th attended by 70 members, past members, and guests of the Society.

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