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? July 4 Arnold Mills Fourth of July Parade, Cumberland Ancients and Horribles Parade, Chepachet, Glocester A Fox Point Fourth of July, Providence Fourth of July Parade Picnic, Bristol WaterFire, Providence Bristol Civic, Military and Fireman's Parade, Bristol Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation's 25th Anniversary Celebration, Rose Island, Newport 21-Gun Salute, Newport Rum and Revolution Tour, Newport 16th Annual Tiverton Four Corners Antiques Show, Tiverton Four Corners, Tiverton More events Incarceration Countdown Richard Hatch 94 days July 4th in Rhode Island history 1636 Providence, named by Roger Williams "in gratitude to his supreme deliverer," is founded. [It comprises the entire area that will later be known as Providence County]. 1639 Newport is founded. 1642 Warwick is founded. 1788 Providence celebrates the Fourth of July and ratification of the U.S. Constitution. By agreement the toast of the occasion is to "The Day." 1790 An ox is roasted on Federal Plain in celebration of the adoption of the United States Constitution by a nine-state majority. 1797 George Burrill urges the adoption of a constitution for Rhode Island. 1887 A statue of General Ambrose E. Burnside is dedicated in Providence. 1906 The first issue of the Providence Morning Tribune is published.
Facts and folklore The Road to Rhode Island Updated A Family Guy concordance. Quahog.org in the news Ooh, scratch my back! Oh yeah, oh yeah, that's the spot, right there! Esek by Glenn Laxton One of many. Wine Tasting in Rhode Island by Cynthia Parzych and John Turner When coffee milk isn't enough. More Facts & Folklore Cuisine State Line Diner, Foster "There's nothing finer!" Olneyville New York System, Providence "R.I.'s Best Hot Wieners!" Fidas Restaurant, Providence Weiners with a side of morbid fascination! Cap'n Jack's, Matunuck, South Kingstown Shore dinner hall of the gods! DePetrillo's Pizza and Bakery, Warwick "Delicious Fresh-Baked Goodness" Amaral's Fish and Chips, Warren "A lot more than just fish and chips!" More Cuisine	Rhode Island's Charms Appealed to a Long-ago Visitor The first known written description of Rhode Island and its inhabitants. Attractions Smith-Appleby House Museum, Smithfield Tracing the roots of a Smithfield treasure. Grave of Elizabeth Alden Pabodie, Little Compton First white woman born in New England. The Museum of Work and Culture, Woonsocket by Tim Lehnert Venerer le travailleur! Painted Rock, Block Island The paintball with the crunchy rock center! Rhode Island State House, Providence A defective cannon, a fake Liberty Bell, some moon dust, and a convicted felon. More Attractions

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