Quahog.org: The definitive Rhode Island road trip

Welcome to Quahog.org, the definitive Rhode Island road trip This site is a guide to the Ocean State’s history, culture, and quirks. Here you will find articles on much of what makes Rhode Island Rhode Island. Continued… Related: Quahog.org in the news • Staff • Submissions		Events Calendar RSS iCal Huh? April 9 Newport Gallery Night, Newport April 11 14th Annual Casey Farm Easter Egg Hunt, Saunderstown, North Kingstown Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch, Newport April 12 Hike Through Hunts Mills, East Providence April 16 Slavery in Colonial Rhode Island, Portsmouth Providence Gallery Night, Providence April 17-19 Newport Neighborhood Food Tour, Newport April 18 Downcity Providence Food Tour, Providence April 19 CANCELLED—Victorian Tea, Cranston CANCELLED—Maritime Misfortunes in the Ocean State, Lincoln More events April 7th in Rhode Island history* 1886 An amendment to the Rhode Island Constitution, prohibiting the sale of liquor, is adopted. 1965 Pawtucket schools are back in full operation for the first time since 360 teachers quit work on March 24. Judge Joseph R. Weisberger in Superior Court begins a rare effort by courts to mediate the labor dispute, postponing a decision on contempt actions against six union leaders. 1978 Providence mayor Buddy Cianci formally launches his campaign for reelection.
Facts and folklore Rhode Island's Charms Appealed to a Long-ago Visitor by Saul Ricklin The first known written description of Rhode Island and its inhabitants. Myths and legends of Smith's Castle by Christine Kalina What phantoms linger within these old walls? Salty Brine A genuinely nice man. The Ring Cycle by Paul Kandarian Think boxer Vinny Paz is a tough guy? You haven't met his dad, Angelo the Barber. More Facts & Folklore Cuisine Cavalieri's Wood Street Bakery, Bristol "Put your wiener where your mouth is!" Oatley's Family Restaurant, North Kingstown I love the smell of weiners in my car in the morning! Del's, Warren "Stop at the sign of the lemon," "It's refreshingly different!" Newport Creamery, North Kingstown "Awful Big, Awful Good!" "Drink three, get one free!" Powder Mill Creamery and Coffee Roasters, Greenville, Smithfield Cabinets made from any flavor ice cream! Try Tasmanian Peach—it's good! Wein-O-Rama, Cranston All hail the Rhode Island hot wiener! More Cuisine	Zeppole and Saint Joseph's Day What would March 19 be without these Italian pastries? Attractions Grave of Dr. William P. Rothwell, Pawtucket Post-Mortem Mirth. Cenotaph of John Wickes, Esq.—INACCESSIBLE, Warwick One man, two graves. Meeting House of the First Baptist Church in America, Providence Way to demonstrate commitment, Roger. Newport Butterfly Zoo—CLOSED, Tiverton Butterflies aren't free. Save The Bay Seal Watch Tours, Newport by Kate Peikin For the pinniped voyeurs among us. More Attractions

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