Keith Stokes was named Rhode Island’s new historian laureate in April. As part of his role, Stokes will deliver lectures at special events and ceremonies, and promote civics education in the state. Stokes is a ninth-generation Rhode Islander. He’s also a former Newport city councilor, a consulting historian for the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society, […]
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Rhode Island is searching for a new historian laureate
Rhode Island has a job opening right now that doesn’t come around too often. The state is accepting applications for the position of historian laureate. The historian laureate delivers lectures about Rhode Island’s past at special events and formal ceremonies, provides historical information to state officials, and edits state-sponsored historical publications. After serving in the […]
