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4.8 / 5 from 12 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 15
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 4.8 / 5 · 12 reviews
About this tour
From pivotal social justice movements to the personal narratives of unsung heroes, Voices of Resilience offers a deeper understanding of Providence’s identity and legacy of courage, resistance, and triumph. Explore how Rhode Island’s involvement in the international slave trade fueled the Industrial Revolution, how suffragists challenged the political establishment, and how activists fought for LGBTQ+ visibility during Providence’s first Pride celebrations.
Meet remarkable figures like Edward Bannister, a Black barber who rose to national acclaim as a painter, Princess Red Wing, a Narragansett and Pokanoket activist, and the workers behind the massive 1902 labor strike that brought Rhode Island’s urban core to a standstill.
A minimum of four guests is required for tours to run. If fewer than four guests are booked, we’ll contact you the morning of the tour with refund or rescheduling options.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: We will meet in the center of the bridge in the amphitheater.
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Itinerary
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- 1
Learn about Providence's 19th-century race riots, their causes, and their aftermath.(10 min)
- 2
Learn about the 1902 streetcar riots that stopped the city in its tracks.(10 min)
- 3
Learn about Black entrepreneurs of the 18th century, Black artists of the 19th century, and discuss the impact of climate change and storm surge in Rhode Island.(15 min)
- 4
Learn about the Gaspee Affair, one of the first violent uprisings against the British in the American colonies.(10 min)
- 5
Learn about Thomas Wilson Dorr, the "People's Governor" of Rhode Island.(10 min)
- 6
Travelers will learn about the city's tumultuous past.(1 hr 5 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The travel time is included in the total duration of the tour.
Included
- Expert Guide
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Location & contact
- Area
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Meeting point
- We will meet in the center of the bridge in the amphitheater
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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