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The Museum of Work and Culture

The Rhode Island Historical Society created a small interactive museum to depict the struggles and culture of the French Canadians who migrated from Canada to work in the mills during the industrialization of the northeast. I include an informative link for you to investigate and I encourage everyone to visit this really well thought out museum if they happen to pass through.
Woonsocket is trying for a rebirth of its economy .... pumping Federal Monies into the beautification of some of their city streets and creation of pocket parks.
There is an interesting combination of things to see in Woonsocket.
First I will give you the link to the Worker's Museum and later I will fill you in on han's...a Chinese Restaurant that is a jazz club. (Go Figure!)
You will also find some gorgeous Victorian architecture in the homes which were the mill owners homes. Of course there is plenty of lesser housing representing the workers homes, as well.
More later...
Museum of Work and Culture

Last visit to Woonsocket: Apr 2007
Intro Updated Mar 28, 2008
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Egg Rolls and Jazz Nightlife (1)

Yes you can have chinese food and egg rolls while you watch the show. We would only go for drinks and the attraction... more travel advice

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Yaqui Sep 29, 2011 at 5:18 AM Report Abuse

You cannot go wrong with egg rolls and jazz! Nice page!
emilienoelle Mar 29, 2008 at 3:43 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for the link Janet!
tiabunna May 26, 2007 at 6:22 PM Report Abuse

I think I'll have egg roll followed by Miles Davis please! :-) Look forward to what follows this interesting start.