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Events and Entertainment South Kingstown Carpenter's Grist Mill is a working mill where Rhode Island Whitecap Flint Corn is stone ground by water power. In continuous operation since it was built, it is the only water powered mill currently operating in Rhode Island. Located on Moonstone Beach Road, Perryville, Rhode Island. For tours and hours of operation please call 401-783-5483 Coastal Institute Visitor Center 'Living on the Edge: An Interactive Coastal Exhibit' is a major attraction at the Center. Other items of interest include the Coastal Institute Bookstore, and Historic South Ferry Walking Tours, URI Narragansett Bay Campus, South Ferry Road, Narragansett. Call the University of Rhode Island Office of Marine Programs for hours and directions at 401-874-6211. Court House Center For The Arts This multi-purpose center for the visual, musical and performing arts is located in the newly renovated, historic Old Washington County Courthouse. Located on Rte 138, Kingston. For events calendar, gallery hours and class schedules please call 401-782-1018. Fine Arts Center Galleries University of Rhode Island's own art galleries - are comprised of the Main, Photography and Corridor exhibition spaces. The Galleries offer a constantly changing program of contemporary art in all media by nationally and internationally recognized and emerging artists, as well as by resident and visiting Department of Art faculty and students. Hera Gallery And Educational Foundation 327 Main Street, Wakefield. For Gallery hours, please call 401-789-1488. |  |
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Highland Farm Family run farm stand with local produce as well as flowering plants, vegetable plants, small shrubs and trees. 4235 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield. Kenyon Consumer Products Rte 108, Peace Dale. Maker of famous fleece fabric and fleece clothing line. Kingston Chamber Music Festival University of Rhode Island; This festival offers outstanding chamber music concerts to the southern Rhode Island community. Under the enthusiastic leadership of founder/artistic director, violinist David Kim, a series of winter and summer concert programs. Museum Of Primitive Art & Culture years of cultural objects--tools, clothing, weapons--from various cultures around the world. Located in the heart of the historic Peace Dale Mill village. For gallery hours or more information, please call 401-783- 5711.www.primitiveartmuseum.org 1058 Kingstown Road, Room 4, Peace Dale, RI Musica Dolce Chamber Orchestra enters its 13th year offering affordable performances for the general public and free live music enrichment programs in the schools and featuring a Seasonal Calendar consisting of : A Fall Concert Series in October, Seasonal Classics in December, Baroque Pops in February and a Spring Concert Series in April. Also, In-school and after-school programs are scheduled year-around. Contact Musica Dolce Chamber Orchestra Office at 401-596-4600. Night Heron Cruises Sightseeing, Snorkeling, Sunset Cruises, are just a few of the different cruises available aboard the Night Heron. All cruises in calm water, weather protected, U.S. Coast Guard certified for 57 passengers. Free parking. For more information please call 401-783-9977 or 888-nght-hrn. Pettaquamscutt Historical Society/Old Washington County Jail Its cell block erected in 1858, with jailer's residence added 1861, this granite building served as the Washington County Jail until 1956 and became the home of the Pettaquamscutt Historical Society in 1961. After a winter of extensive renovations, the building reopened in May 2002 with a new exhibition gallery.Genealogy/local history library is available to members and to others for a small fee.Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday afternoons from 1 - 4 p.m. Group tours by appointment. Recommended donation: $3.00. 2636 Kingstown Road, Kingston (401) 783-1328 Picture This - A Framing Center And Art Gallery 552 Kingstown Road, Wakefield. For more information, please call 401-789-6200 South County Art Association Entering its 75th year and located in the historic Helme House with its adjacent Studio and Pottery Workshop, the Association presents 15 exhibits per year featuring paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, mixed-media and ceramic arts. 2587 Kingstown Road, Kingston. For gallery hours please call 401-783-2195. South County Museum Explore Rhode Island's history and heritage at SCM - A Victorian History Museum and Center for the Traditional Arts. This unique museum has seven interactive exhibits involving visitors in 19th century life as it was lived in Rhode. Island's towns, farms and on the sea. Costumed interpreters and traditional artisans bring the Victorian era alive. The museum contains over 15,000 artifacts from 1800-1930. Open May-October, Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Canochet farm, route 1A. Strathmore Street: Telephone: 401-783-5400. South Kingstown Farmer's Market Fresh seasonal produce, vegetable plants, flowering plants, honey. Open Saturday mornings from 9:00 am - 12:00 in the parking lot of the University of Rhode Island athletic buildings. Open Sundays... Open Tuesday afternoons from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm in Marina park. South Kingstown Parks And Recreation Dept. Serving the needs of the community through quality parks and facilities and by offering life long learning through recreational and cultural programs. 325 Columbia Street, Peace Dale. For more information, please call 401-789-9301. Southland Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises Rhode Island's famous Southland is known throughout New England. This 1 3/4 hr. Narrated tour visits the Point Judith lighthouse, the harbor of refuge, the eleven islands of the Great Salt Pond and - last but not least - a glimpse of Block Island. Harbor tours: May - October. Sunset cruises: 3 hr. With DJ, June through Sept. Call 401-783-2954 for more information. Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge Matunuck Schoolhouse Road, right off Matunuck Beach Road, exit off Rte. 1. Parking, hiking, prime year-round bird watching, picnicking, views, toilets. No bikes or pets. 1-3 hour hikes. Village Of Kingston - Home Of The University Of Rhode Island. Early Federal-period homes, inns, church and library. Kingston, formerly known as "Little Rest" due to the many taverns it boasted, was the seat of Rhode Island government in the 18th century. Food, pharmacy, and shops off Upper College Road, in URI, Route 138. Village Of Peace Dale Historic 19th century mill village with restored community buildings and mill, museum, church, playground and tennis courts. For a detailed history and walking tour of Peace Dale Mill Village, stop in or call the Museum of Primitive Art & Culture, 1058 Kingstown Road, Peace Dale. Village Of Wakefield Gas, food, shopping, banks. Playground, tennis & basketball courts at Old Mountain Field. |  |
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Village Of West Kingston Home to several historic structures - the Amtrak train station has been faithfully serving the South County area for over a century and was placed on the National Register of Historic Buildings in 1974 and has now been restored and includes at museum with parking available. The Old Washington County Courthouse, new home of the South County Center for the Arts is a spectacular example of the Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style. Food, playground and gas are available for travelers. Whale Watching aboard the Frances Fleet. An experienced naturalist aboard each trip will provide insight into the world of whales and marine life. For more information or reservations call 1-800-662-2824 or 401-783-4988. Narragansett Attractions Canonchet Memorial Corner of Beach Street and Ocean Road A 6,000-pound limestone statue of heroic Narragansett tribal Chief Canonchet. Sculptured in 1977 by Robert K. Carsten. Fishermen's Memorial State Park Route 108. Coastal Park with tennis courts, playground and 182 tent and trailer sites. (401) 789-8374 Galilee Fishing Village Sand Hill Cove Road Quaint fishing village with a working fishing fleet. Narragansett Indian Monument Kingstown Road and Strathmore Street. Carved from a single Douglas fir by Peter Toth, this 23-foot sculpture is one of 41 throughout the country honoring the American Indian. Narragansett Pier Beach Ocean Road Long, southeast facing beach with long, smooth-breaking waves. Offers some of the best East Coast surfing. Old Narragansett Pier Life Saving Station Ocean Road Historic stone structure is now the famed Coast Guard House Restaurant. Pettaquamscutt Cove National Wildlife Refuge The refuge provides grounds for shore birds, terns and a variety of fish. Point Judith Lighthouse 1460 Ocean Road An octagonal brick building erected in 1816. (401) 789-0444. Roger Wheeler State Beach Ocean Road Clean, sandy, safe family beach. (401) 789-3563. Salty Brine State Beach Sand Hill Cove Road. Clean, gentle surf. Great fishing off the rocks in the port of Galilee. Scarborough State Beach Route 108. Clean, clear, moderate to heavy surf. Excellent for body surfing. (401) 789-2324. Southland River Boat Cruises A boar tour of the water ways in Narragansett State Pier Port of Galilee Narragansett RI 02882 401-783-2954 www.southlandcruises.com South County Museum Canonchet Farm, Route 1A. View articles of early R. I. life and industry, 19th century working mini-farm, working print shop, historic cemetery. (401) 783-5400 St. Peter's-by-the-Sea Central Street. Site of the Varina Winnie Davis memorial stained glass window. Sunset Farm Route 108. The property has a two-story bungalow built at the turn of the century of spruce, cypress and mahogany. The Towers Ocean Road Last remaining section of the Narragansett Pier Casino. Visitor information center. (401) 783-7121. Whale Rock Lighthouse Narragansett Beach Street. Constructed in 1882, the lighthouse stands as a monument for the keeper, killed in the 1938 hurricane, whose body was never found. Ruins visible at low tide. |  |
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Horseback Riding J. P. Quarter Horses 230 Westmoreland Street Unit 2A Narragansett RI 02882 | |