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    Explore the Historic Taverns of Rhode Island with author Robert Geake

    Explore the Historic Taverns of Rhode Island with author Robert Geake

    Presented by Providence Public Library at Providence Public Library

    June 21, 2012

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    Providence Public Library welcomes Rhode Island author Robert Geake for this book talk and signing for his new book: Historic Taverns of Rhode Island.  The program is free and open to the public. Book sales & signing to follow.

    Robert A. Geake is a local historian and author whose previous books include A History of the Narragansett Tribe of Rhode Island: Keepers of the Bay, from The History Press, and A Toll, a Tavern and a Farm, printed for the Pawtucket Preservation Society. Mr. Geake is an associate of the John Carter Brown Library at Brown University and a member of the Rhode Island Historical Society. He has lived for nearly 30 years in the farmhouse that James Pidge built in 1860, just above his tavern on the Post Road. Mr. Geake is the home-brewer of “Old Pidge Ales.” Discount parking is available at the Providence Hilton Garage, $3 for 3 hours. Bring your ticket with you for validation at the Circulation Desk.


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        Providence Public Library

        150 Empire Street
        Providence, RI 02903

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        Free

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        Dates:
        June 21, 2012

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        7pm - 8:15pm


         

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