April 28, 2024

East Providence Historical Society News

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“2nd Sunday” Fall Open House : September 10
Exhibit: East Providence’s Famous Amusement Parks
Hikes at Hunt’s : 1:30 at the Gazebo
Family Games: 1 - 3PM
“Roots” at EPHS : 1-3pm at the Ed Center

John Hunt Museum - 65 Hunts Mills Road - 02916

Over a 100 years ago EVERYONE in RI came to Riverside and Hunt’s Mills for a clam-bake, the rides, the dance halls and the fun. The weekend trolleys were full of people heading to East Providence. Ed Serowik Sr. grew up at Crescent Park and eventually took on the care of the carousel. The Eds, Sr. and Jr., will be at each exhibit with videos and first hand stories of the parks’ “hey days,” with a special program in October at the Weaver Library. The exhibit will be on display 2nd Sundays through December. Don’t forget that you can research your family tree at our Education Center!

Upcoming: Union Primary Tour -1340 Pawtucket Ave - Monday, Sept. 25 - 5 :30-7pm
The Serowik Story Hour - Weaver Library - Monday, October 23 - 6:30 pm

To contact the EPHS: Leave a message at: (401)473-0677 or info@ephist.org 















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