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What: “All-Things-French” Trivia by the Museum of Work & Culture

 

When: March 20, 2025, 6 p.m.

 

Where: Ciro’s Tavern (42 Cherry St, Woonsocket, RI 02895)

 

 

Celebrate Francophonie with “All Things French” Trivia at Ciro’s Tavern

 

(WOONSOCKET, R.I.) – The Museum of Work & Culture invites the public to “All-Things-French” Trivia, a competition featuring trivia highlighting the diversity of the Francophone world hosted by Ciro’s Tavern in Woonsocket on Thursday, March 20th at 6 p.m. Guests will travel the globe as they answer questions testing their knowledge of the countries and cultures that make up the Francophone diaspora while enjoying Ciro’s most popular appetizers. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams. A cash bar will be available.

 

Tickets are available for $25 for General Admission and $20 for RIHS Members and may be purchased at rihs.simpletix.com.

 

“All-Things-French” Trivia is made possible in part by the event’s generous sponsors: Délégation of Québec in Boston, Brule, Nault & Hainley, Lepine Financial Advisors, RI AFL-CIO, The Brickle Group, New England Laborers, Bourget & Associates, Paul and Denise Bourget, Wright’s Dairy Farm & Bakery, Council General of Canada, David Soucy, NEARI, and Single Source Disaster Recovery Specialist, Inc.

 

 

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