design, social movements, and everyday users. Plazas are critical spaces for urban anthropologists - key sites for understanding the constant reworking of social life. Yet, Kennedy Plaza today, represents just one moment in the social history of Providence. By understanding its development and considering its future we shed light on the evolving story of the American city. Join us at the Haffenreffer Museum to learn more about public space and the Plaza, and to explore urban life and change in Providence.