Event
Ranger Walkabout: War in Saylesville - Moshassuck Cemetery
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Fee:
Free.Location:
978 Lonsdale Ave, Central Falls, RIDates & Times
Date:
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Time:
6:30 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Guided Tour
Walk
Description
In 1934, Rhode Islanders were at war—with each other. On top of the pressures and pains of the Great Depression, the 1934 General Textile Strike had further increased tensions in the state. During an especially violent confrontation, the strikers lost four of their own; two of those fatalities occurred during the “Saylesville Massacre.” This tour will consider the lasting legacy of this strike as well as this moment of crisis.
Please wear comfortable footwear and bring water. This tour is in a cemetery, so please expect the usual natural elements (bugs) and uneven terrain. There are no facilities available for this program.
Reservation or Registration: No
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