Slater Park, 825 Armistice Blvd. Pawtucket, RI 02861 401-722-6931 The oldest standing house in Pawtucket, furnished with outstanding antiques, including Colonial Pewter used in the Revolutionary War and China owned by Gen. and Mrs. Nathanael Greene and the Daggett Family. Eight generations of Daggetts lived on the farm, now known as Slater Park. The house… Continue reading Daggett House
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Cogswell Tower
Broad St. Jenks Park Central Falls, RI 02863 401-727-7400 The official symbol of Central Falls! This historic site stands atop Dexter’s Ledge in Jenks Park, which was used as a Native America lookout during King Phillip’s War (1675 – 1676). There is no charge to climb to the 360 degree overlook and enjoy a spectacular… Continue reading Cogswell Tower
Precious Blood Cemetery & Aram Pothier Mausoleum
Corner of Rathbun Street & Diamond Hill Road Woonsocket RI 02895 Largest cemetery in Woonsocket. Maintained by Precious Blood Church. Large portion of cemetery is in Blackstone, MA, although it is considered to be a Woonsocket cemetery. The 51st Governor of Rhode Island, Aram Jules Pothier is buried here and has the largest mausoleum on the… Continue reading Precious Blood Cemetery & Aram Pothier Mausoleum
Acotes Hill Cemetary
Rte. 44 Glocester RI 02814 401-568-5860 The largest cemetery in town, it is also known as Chepachet Cemetery, Rhode Island Historical Cemetery Glocester #23. It is located on Putnam Pike, Route 44, where it merges with Route 102 in Glocester, Providence County, Rhode Island. This cemetery was called Matony before 1800, this hill was renamed… Continue reading Acotes Hill Cemetary
Oakleaf Family Campground
43 Oak Leaf Way West Glocester RI 02814 401-568-4446 Oakleaf Family Campground. a place where your mind, body, and soul will relax and become one with nature. Our pet friendly, family campground is based in Glocester Rhode Island, where we have easy access to many lakes, fishing locations and many outdoor hiking trails. Oakleaf Family… Continue reading Oakleaf Family Campground
Ravenous Brewing Company
10 Industrial Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864 (401) 216-5331 Taproom: Fri. & Sat., 12 – 9 PM; Sun., 12 – 6 PM The region’s first brewery, they are a family owned business brewery that is very small in scale, and would typically be categorized as a nano-brewery. Their ales are made with small equipment that requires… Continue reading Ravenous Brewing Company
Crooked Current Brewery
560 Mineral Spring Ave. Pawtucket, RI 02860 401-473-8312 Tastings: Thur. & Fri., 5 – 8 PM; Sat., 1 – 5 PM The smallest brewery in the state of Rhode Island (aka… the smallest state). They are devoted to delivering “wicked tasty brews” to avid beer enthusiasts all over the world and especially in Rhode Island.… Continue reading Crooked Current Brewery
Theatre Company of Rhode Island
11 Money Hill Rd. (Old Chepachet Village) Chepachet RI 02814 401-527-0924 With a goal of bringing good theatre to Northern Rhode Island and making the theatre experience more accessible to more actors, Michael Thurber started the Theatre Company of Rhode Island in 1984. TCRI was founded as an educational theatre and with each performance the… Continue reading Theatre Company of Rhode Island
Rhode Island Watercolor Society
825 Armistice Blvd. Pawtucket, RI 02861 401-726-1876 One of the oldest watercolor organizations in America. It provides artists and the general public the opportunity to view, purchase, exhibit and learn about watermedia art. RIWS offers classes, workshops and demonstrations by nationally and regionally acclaimed artists. RIWS also organizes educational trips to art exhibitions. Located in… Continue reading Rhode Island Watercolor Society
Rhode Island Stage Ensemble
142 Clinton St. Woonsocket, RI 02895 401-441-5011 Non-professional theater production company that was formed in 2006 through the collaborative effort of a group of dedicated individuals whose collective experience spanned the theatrical disciplines, from conception to production to performance; from marketing, finance and fundraising to technical theater, direction, acting and design. They believed that under… Continue reading Rhode Island Stage Ensemble
Pawtucket River Bridge
67 Taft St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 401-728-0500 The popular Pawtucket River Bridge, the span carrying Interstate 95 over the Pawtucket River, and travelers between Boston and Providence, has become a favorite city destination, and the newest visitor attraction to the historic city, famed for being the birthplace of America’s Industrial Revolution, and now a prime arts,… Continue reading Pawtucket River Bridge
Mixed Magic Theatre
560 Mineral Spring Avenue Pawtucket, RI 02860 (401) 305-7333 The Company has strived to bring diverse stories and images to the stage through prose and song, tackling well-known dramatics as well as original theatrical productions. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Jonathan Pitts-Wiley, Mixed Magic Theatre continues to pursue excellence and remains committed to its… Continue reading Mixed Magic Theatre