Is Protest Patriotic? - A Civic Conversation Hosted by Newport Historical Society

Is Protest Patriotic? - A Civic Conversation Hosted by Newport Historical Society

Newport Historical Society is hosting a “Civic Conversation” exploring protest in America. In recent weeks Rhode Island has experienced peaceful protest attracting more than 10,000 and riots that looted and vandalized businesses.

The  Civic Conversation on Thursday, July 9. 2020 from 5-6:30 pm virtually on Zoom.

This is the fourth Civic Conversation will build on past discussions about “Americanness,” Crisis, and Liberty and will focus on the question “How American is Protest, and How Much Protest is American?” These gatherings are meant to bring diverse perspectives, always including an historical one, to issues that face us today. Never looking for consensus, we seek to encourage free expression and listening, even when, or particularly when we do not agree.

GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST

For a sense of what happens at a Civic Conversation, you can view a video and synopsis of the most recent event on NewportHistory.org.

You must register to attend, as spaces are limited. To RSVP please contact Heather Rockwood at [email protected] or call her at 401-846-0813 x110. If there are no spaces left, we can retain your contact information for the next event.

 

About the Newport Historical Society

Since 1854, the Newport Historical Society has collected and preserved the artifacts, photographs, documents, publications, and genealogical records that relate to the history of Newport County, to make these materials readily available for both research and enjoyment, and to act as a resource center for the education of the public about the history of Newport County, so that knowledge of the past may contribute to a fuller understanding of the present. For more information please visit www.NewportHistory.org.