State's shellfishing heritage topic of Feb. 8 library talk

Posted 2/2/17

The history of shellfishing in the Ocean State is the subject of a talk by Sarah Schumann, author of Rhode Island's Shellfish Heritage: An Ecological History, at Warwick Public Library on Wednesday, February 8 at 7 p.m. She will talk about the decline of

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State's shellfishing heritage topic of Feb. 8 library talk

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The history of shellfishing in the Ocean State is the subject of a talk by Sarah Schumann, author of Rhode Island’s Shellfish Heritage: An Ecological History, at Warwick Public Library on Wednesday, February 8 at 7 p.m. She will talk about the decline of Rhode Island’s shellfish in the 1800s, the restorative 1844 Oyster Act, the rise of the oyster industry, and the ascendance of the quahog. Find out about modern quahoggers and learn about artists who use quahogs to make wampum jewelry and as inspiration for their sculpture and illustrations. Razor clam harvester Sarah Schumann interviewed more than 50 Rhode Island shellfishermen, growers, conservationists, artists, and others to gather the story of shellfishing in the state. Come for a revealing and sometimes surprising presentation and go home with a free copy of the book. For more information call 739-5440 x221. The library is located at 600 Sandy Lane. This event is free and open to all.

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