An Evening at the Rhode Island Historic Society

Part of my Mother's Day treat was attending the opening of the Golden Age of Radio exhibit and fund raiser at the Rhode Island Historic Society's Aldrich House.  My very talented daughter-in-law, Elyssa,  is the Director of Education and Public Programs for RIHS.

This particular exhibit is a collection of early 20th century radios and other memorabilia from that era of radio and showcases the pieces from two private collections.  As we toured the exhibit, music from my grandparents era followed us. I was so taken with all the sounds and scenes around me that I completely forgot I had a camera.  

The back garden was partially covered by a huge white tent where tables were dressed in long white cloths and center pieces of beautiful garden flowers scented the entire area.  There were tables laden with delicious food and drink.  It was a magical evening!

The side garden of the Aldrich House was "dressed" with flowering trees.

Whites

Pinks

Many shades of green

The whole city of Providence was filled with flowering trees, azaleas, rhododendron, phlox and many more flowers that I can't identify.  It was hard to imagine how many feet of snow covered this city only a month or so ago!

If you're in the area, check out the exhibit and then stroll about the neighborhood on sidewalks strewn with fallen petals.