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A black-and-white photo of children bundled up for winter sitting on sleds.

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.

Alicia Maria Ortiz Alba,

A colorful crochet or knit blanket with a note attached.

Museum of Work and Culture Collecting Handmade Blankets for Local Refugees

The blankets will be displayed this fall as part of the Welcome Blanket project before being distributed through Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island.

Lauren Clem,

Friskie Fries 2020

Get Your Poutine Fix at the Museum of Work and Culture's Poutine Indulgence Tour

The annual competition combines French culture in Rhode Island with our love of cheesy comfort food.

Lauren Clem,

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These World War II-Era Bracero Workers Had a Hand in Rhode Island’s Railroad Industry

A new collaborative exhibit between the Museum of Work and Culture and Rhode Island Latino Arts retraces the Mexican laborers who traveled to East Greenwich to meet labor shortages during World War II.

Lauren Clem,

Classic French Canadian Poutine

Dip Into French Fry Decadence at This Year’s Poutine Indulgence

Throughout March, Poutine Passport holders will be able to sample poutine from seven restaurants and food trucks throughout Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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Go On a Poutine Bender with the Museum of Work and Culture's Competition

The museum is hosting the Poutine Indulgence and Competition with poutine tastings from seven restaurants and mobile vendors.

Jamie Coelho,