Newport Historical Society - Kirsten Hammerstrom

Events/Living History/Museums/Uncategorized

The Stamp Act Protest of 2014

Posted on August 25, 2014 by kittycalash

Last Saturday, we stepped back in time to 1765 in Newport. I know: Newport always seems to be in a different time than gritty Providence, but this trip was trul...

Events/Living History

Sunny with a Chance of History

Posted on August 20, 2014 by kittycalash

We’ll be there: will you? I’m looking forward to trying out a new Paul Sandby-inspired persona, and figure my filthy “Bridget” gown is j...

Clothing/Events/History/Museums

The Society of Friends

Posted on March 9, 2014 by kittycalash

Last Friday, I joined my friends in Newport for a program at the Newport Historical Society. We stood in the Seventh Day Baptist Meeting House behind the NHS...

Clothing/Living History/Museums

Criss Cross

Posted on March 5, 2014 by kittycalash

I like Dolly. The colors, the textures, the style of her gown, shawl and cap all please me. She’s rocking some serious class for a woman headed towards a ...