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A House of History, a Place for All: Celebrating Civics & Adult ESOL Students and Families at Lippitt House
Those in Providence’s College Hill neighborhood on the evening of May 15 may have noticed Lippitt House Museum was buzzing with activity...
Elizabeth Gilbert
Jun 54 min read


Civic Integration for English Language Learners at Lippitt House Museum
What is the Lippitt House Museum Civics Program for English Language Learners and how did it get started?
preserveri
Dec 3, 20244 min read


The Lasting Legacy of Oralism and the Never-Ending Fight for Progress
Alexander Graham Bell, one of Jeanie Lippitt's teachers, left a complicated legacy in Deaf history.
Guest Blogger
Nov 20, 20244 min read


Shifting Perception of Deafness: Deaf Culture and Deaf Gain
How much do you know about deafness? How are sign languages different from “flipping fingers”? How did “Deaf” become a cultural identity?
Guest Blogger
Nov 13, 20243 min read


The Transformation of Rhode Island School for the Deaf from Oralism to Bilingual Education
What did oralist education mean for the broader deaf population in RI in the 19th century?
Guest Blogger
Nov 6, 20244 min read


The Lives and Connections between Jeanie Lippitt, Mary Ann Lippitt, and Alexander Graham Bell
Jeanie Lippitt and her mother Mary Ann, along with Alexander Graham Bell, were important figures the 19th century deaf education.
Guest Blogger
Oct 30, 20244 min read


The Lippitts and the History of Equal Rights for Deaf Education
A series about the history of equal rights for deaf education and the Lippitt family’s contributions to that history.
Guest Blogger
Oct 29, 20242 min read


Civics, History, and the Responsibility of Citizenship
Lippitt House Museum's Civics Program for English Language Learners connects history with our responsibilities today.
Madeline Tirschwell
Oct 28, 20243 min read


The Women Who Carved the Turkey: A Lippitt Lineage of Tradition and Preservation
Lippitt House was passed down through a line of women who acted as stewards of family tradition and conservators of the property.
Kayleigh Danowski
Sep 2, 20243 min read


Exploring History Through Guided Tours of Lippitt House Museum
Lippitt House Museum is a ‘hidden’ attraction—it is one of the few historic houses in the city that you can tour inside.
preserveri
Jul 7, 20242 min read


An Event for the Ages, Starring: Governor Henry Lippitt
In 1876, the eyes of every American were trained on the heart of Philadelphia as a celebration for the ages played out from May to...
Jane Bird, Museum Associate
Jan 11, 20242 min read


Reinventing 1893: The Rehanging of Mary Lippitt Steedman’s Bedchamber
Our homes become a museum of who we are, each item speaking to our interests and experiences. Whether it be a strategically placed doily...
Anik Levcovici, Intern
Sep 12, 20233 min read


A Touch of the Gothic
Despite the solemn Renaissance Revival façade, it strikes many visitors as they enter Lippitt House Museum that this 1865 mansion is not...
Jane Bird, Museum Associate
Jul 28, 20232 min read


One Chip at a Time: A Paint Conservation Project
The elaborate interior painting is probably Lippitt House’s most striking feature. But over the years, moisture from several different...
Carrie Taylor, Museum Director
Mar 17, 20231 min read


House at Work Tour: Working Spaces, Working Stories
A house as beautiful and grand as Lippitt House did not maintain itself. It required a significant amount of upkeep and work. Though the...
Dana Richie, Intern
Jan 3, 20233 min read


Embracing Changes
This spring, I had the pleasure of working with Director Carrie Taylor to help re-vamp and re-form the annual fundraising event for...
Devne’t DeGrandmont, Graduate Intern
May 31, 20221 min read


Taste of Providence: The Community Connections of Food
Through the dive into dining culture at Lippitt House Museum in the #TasteofProvidence series, it becomes clear that the customs and...
Hanna Rashidi, Intern & Guest Blogger
May 4, 20222 min read


A Taste of Providence: The Rise of Chocolate
The dining room of Lippitt House Museum is home to an array of art pieces, though none are quite as intriguing as The Chocolate Girl....
Hanna Rashidi, Intern & Guest Blogger
Apr 20, 20222 min read


A Taste of Providence: World War I Recipe Test
Surrounded by the grandeur of Lippitt House’s dining room, it is easy to lose sight of some of the harsh realities of history. However,...
Hanna Rashidi, Intern & Guest Blogger
Apr 13, 20222 min read


A Taste of Providence: World War I & Self-Rationing
During WWI, May Lippitt Steedman, daughter of Henry and Mary Ann, worked with the Providence Red Cross heading the knitting and garment...
Hanna Rashidi, Intern & Guest Blogger
Apr 6, 20222 min read
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