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About Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum

A National Historic Landmark, Lippitt House was built for textile magnate and Rhode Island Governor (1875-1877) Henry Lippitt. Admire the elegant Victorian interior featuring elaborate painted finishes, ornate woodwork, and original furnishings. Step into Providence's Golden Age through stories of the Lippitt family and the domestic servants who lived and worked there.

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Established in 2010, the Providence Children's Film Festival (PCFF) has grown into one of the top four children's film festivals in North America. The festival presents the best of independent and international children's cinema to inspire, delight, educate, and connect a diverse community of all ages. During the dark days of February, it lights up minds and imaginations with screenings, filmmaking workshops, free activities, post-film "Reel Connection" conversations, and plenty of popcorn in theaters, libraries, and museums across Providence. Established in 2010, the Providence Children's Film Festival (PCFF) has grown into one of the top four children's film festivals in North America. The festival presents the best of independent and international children's cinema to inspire, delight, educate, and connect a diverse community of all ages. During the dark days of February, it lights up minds and imaginations with screenings, filmmaking workshops, free activities, post-film "Reel Connection" conversations, and plenty of popcorn in theaters, libraries, and museums across Providence.

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Providence Ghost Tours hosts the city's longest-running haunted history tour, the Providence Ghost Tour. Since the company's founding nearly 20 years ago, its guides have led guests by lantern light through the shadows of the city. In recent years, Providence Ghost Tours has expanded to include an alternate route, Haunted Benefit Street, as well as Investigation Tours, where guests take part in a live investigation of sites along the tour route.For those who prefer their history without the haunting, the company also offers two history tours: Parasols and Pocket Watches, available year-round, and Christmas on Benefit Street, offered between Thanksgiving and New Year's.Tours run at least once a day, and private tours are available for larger groups such as corporate gatherings, birthday parties, family reunions, and conferences. Step back in time with Providence Ghost Tours and explore Providence in the most memorable way. Providence Ghost Tours hosts the city's longest-running haunted history tour, the Providence Ghost Tour. Since the company's founding nearly 20 years ago, its guides have led guests by lantern light through the shadows of the city. In recent years, Providence Ghost Tours has expanded to include an alternate route, Haunted Benefit Street, as well as Investigation Tours, where guests take part in a live investigation of sites along the tour route.For those who prefer their history without the haunting, the company also offers two history tours: Parasols and Pocket Watches, available year-round, and Christmas on Benefit Street, offered between Thanksgiving and New Year's.Tours run at least once a day, and private tours are available for larger groups such as corporate gatherings, birthday parties, family reunions, and conferences. Step back in time with Providence Ghost Tours and explore Providence in the most memorable way.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there parking at the Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum?

The Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum does not have a dedicated parking lot. Visitors can use free street parking on the blocks around the museum at 199 Hope Street in Providence, RI.

Can I get to the Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum by public transportation?

Yes. Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority (RIPTA) buses serve Providence's East Side near the Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum at 199 Hope Street. For the nearest stop, routes, and schedules, use the trip planner at ripta.com.

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