Museum of Work & Culture | Treasures Inside the Museum

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Museum of Work & Culture | Treasures Inside the Museum

People from around the world travel to the United States with hopes for a better life. The Museum of Work & Culture located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, tells the story of French Canadian immigrants who moved to the area to work in mills and factories. The institution focuses on immigrant life through photographs and life-sized displays.
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