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 19-21 Newport Seal and Lighthouse Tours, Newport April 21 Federal Hill Culinary and History Tour, Providence April 23 While Benefit Street was Young, Providence April 24 Johnston Historical Society General Meeting, Johnston King Philip's War, Newport April 26 Food Truck Fridays, Providence April 27 Meet the Author: James M. Ricci, Newport Lost Restaurants of Providence, Providence April 27-28 Newport Seal and Lighthouse Tours, Newport April 28 Rhode Island Postcard Club meeting, North Providence More events April 21st in Rhode Island history* 1524 Giovanni da Verrazano arrives in Narragansett Bay. 1898 The Rhode Island General Assembly appropriates $150,000 for Spanish American War expenses. 1976 Retired Air Force Colonel Joseph Zinno, 52, of North Providence, becomes the first American to fly a human-powered aircraft. On his second attempt, at daybreak at Quonsett Point, he flies his 150-pound balsa wood and mylar Olympian about 100 feet. 1995 The University of Rhode Island holds ground-breaking ceremonies to launch the $25 million Coastal Institute.
Facts and folklore Early Rhode Island Ferries When there actually was a reason to pack a lunch when traveling from one side of the bay to the other. Rhode Island in the Limelight: Music, A-M A small state of inspiration is a dangerous thing. Rain of Fish by Edward Dalton What, no loaves? Old Stone Snowbound The heart of the corporate machine beats with compassion. More Facts & Folklore Cuisine Mr. Lemon, Providence "Who's your daddy? Mr. Lemon!" New England Frozen Lemonade and Refreshments, Providence "All natural!" Oatley's Family Restaurant, North Kingstown I love the smell of weiners in my car in the morning! Colvitto's Pizza and Bakery, Narragansett Say hello to garlic! Jim's Dock Restaurant, Jerusalem, Narragansett Sittin' on the dock o' the breachway... Champlin's Seafood Deck, Galilee, Narragansett Well worth the wait! More Cuisine	Tristam Burges Rhode Island's "bald eagle" of oratory. Attractions Rodman's Hollow, Block Island Home of the voles. Big Hand Truck, Johnston Just can't get enough of that big, big stuff! Save The Bay Seal Watch Tours, Newport by Kate Peikin For the pinniped voyeurs among us. Cobble Rock, North Smithfield A loss of balance leads from fame to forgotten. Yacht Club Bottling Works, Centerdale, North Providence by Tracey Minkin Time in a bottle. More Attractions

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