Exploring Cape Verdean and Jewish Heritage

A Special Museum Visit for Black History Month

In celebration of Black History Month, the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center invites members, friends, and the wider community to a special evening at the Cape Verdean Museum in Pawtucket.

This program offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich history and cultural heritage of Cabo Verde, including the lesser-known story of Jewish communities on the islands and their lasting legacy.

The evening will feature a guided tour of the Cape Verdean Museum, introducing participants to its collections, exhibitions, and the history and contributions of Cape Verdean communities.

We will also welcome Dr. Alma Gottlieb, Visiting Scholar in Anthropology at Brown University and Professor Emerita at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. An anthropologist currently researching the history of Cabo Verdean Jews, Dr. Gottlieb will discuss Jewish migration to the islands, the experiences of Jewish communities, and the ways their history is remembered and preserved today.

The evening will also provide an opportunity to learn more broadly about Cape Verdean history and culture, including migration, community life, cultural traditions, and the deep roots of Cape Verdean Americans in Rhode Island.

This program is part of SBHEC’s Adult Education Series and reflects our commitment to learning with and from Rhode Island’s diverse communities and the cultural institutions preserving their histories.

Free and open to the public. Space is limited, and advance registration is required.

Transportation assistance: If you need transportation to attend, please indicate this on the registration form. We will follow up with additional details.

Free and open to the public. Space is limited, and advance registration is required.

Cape Verdean Museum

617 Prospect Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860