Celebrate Holiday Nostalgia with the Museum of Work & Culture
The Woonsocket museum invites visitors to share photos of treasured holiday memories for an upcoming exhibit on winter toys.
The Museum of Work & Culture invites visitors to submit photos of their favorite childhood toys and winter memories by Dec. 1. (Photo courtesy of Rhode Island Historical Society)
As the holiday season approaches, so does the warm nostalgia of cherished traditions and joyful moments. It’s the season when happiness shines brightly in the laughter of children unwrapping presents and the shared warmth of family gatherings.
To capture that spirit of joy and nostalgia, the Museum of Work & Culture — a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society — is inviting visitors to participate in their upcoming “Winter Toy Display” exhibit. The showcase opens on Friday, Dec. 6, and runs through Saturday, Feb. 8, and will feature treasured holiday photos centered around toys and winter memories.
“The Rhode Island Historical Society Winter Toy Display will be a fun way for visitors to remember their favorite holiday memories, like getting the newest popular toy or waking up to a snowy day and going sledding with friends,” says Béatrice Duchastel de Montrouge, the Museum’s public programs coordinator. “We are always looking for new ways to engage the community around us, so we are excited to see what photos and memories people will share with us for the exhibit.”
To participate, local residents can simply share photos of their favorite childhood toys or classic winter activities, and send using the Museum of Work & Culture’s website. The Museum welcomes digital submissions until Dec. 1.
For those who prefer to submit a physical photo, visitors can submit photos to the Museum during its Holiday Open House on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff will scan images to include them for the remainder of the exhibit, ensuring memories are preserved and celebrated.
The “Winter Toy Display” will also feature a “Vintage Toy Show and Tell,” with toys from the Rhode Island Historical Society’s own collection. Among these treasures, find a handmade French-Canadian game called Pichenotte. Guests are also encouraged to bring their favorite childhood toy or a vintage toy that deserves recognition and share their stories about the joy these items brought to their lives.
To submit your photos visit rihs.org or https://tinyurl.com/2s3rzb5d.
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