RI Historical Society Winter Market and Festival

Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Saturday, December 4th from 11 am to 4 pm on the John Brown House Lawn for a day of winter festivities at the free RIHS Winter Market and Festival showcasing some RI Heritage groups and performers.

The event will highlight local artisans, musical performers, storytellers, and food vendors, as well as “A Rhode Island Winter’s Tale,” a new winter-themed exhibit on display inside of the John Brown House Museum. They will be kicking off the festival sharply at 11 am with a traditional lion dance.

*Local Artisans Include

Elisheva Goldberg (pottery)

Wendy Canniff (paper jewelry)

Steve Duque (skateboard art)

Pepper Junction (hot sauce)

Jake Kenyon (Kenyarn hand dyed yarn)

Anna McNeary (textiles and prints)

Aleksandra Azbel (print making)

Bao Vu (K-Zao Studio clothing)

Joyce Kutty (Kutty Cutlery)

 

*Storyteller List and Schedule

11:30 am RI Latino Arts (Magnolia Perez)

12:30 pm SunRise Forever Foundation (Alice and Carla)

1:30 pm Native American Flautist and Storyteller (Wesly Jennings)

2:30 pm RIHS Teen Advisory Board

3:30 pm Jewish Alliance of Greater RI (Michelle Cicchitelli)

 

*Entertainment List and Schedule

11 am RI Kung Fu Club Lion Dance and market opening ceremony

12 pm Voices of Christmas performance

1 pm Weaving Demonstration Saunderstown Weaving School

2 pm RIHS Teen Advisory Board Winter Activity Extravaganza

3 pm The Pawtuxet Rangers Fife and Drum Division