March 29, 2024

Welcome Spring at the Cape Verdean Museum Exhibit

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The Cape Verdean Museum Exhibit has reopened to the public for its 12th season after its winter closing. Located at 1003 Waterman Avenue in East Providence, the CVME is the only museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to the history and culture of Cape Verde and Cape Verdeans in America.

The museum will be open this season on Thursdays and Fridays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and 1st Saturdays of the month from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm beginning Saturday, April 1, 2017.

The CVME is a non-profit organization completely maintained by volunteers. Group visits may be scheduled by contacting the museum at 401-228-7292, e-mail at info@capeverdeanmuseum.org or by contacting Education Coordinator Yvonne Smart at 401-274-7852 and at e-mail ymsmart@cox.net. You may also contact Executive Director Denise Oliveira at (401) 265-8936.

The museum’s holdings include historical maps, photos, artifacts, books and documents relating to the history of Cape Verdeans.

Admission to the Cape Verdean Museum Exhibit is free: however, donations are greatly appreciated. For further information, you may contact the museum at the above phone number or at our mailing address: PO Box 14187, East Providence, RI 02914-0187.

For more information, please visit our website at www.CapeVerdeanMuseum.org.

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