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South County Museum

115 Strathmore Street
Narragansett, RI 02882 United States Get Directions
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In History’s Wake: The Last Trap Fisherman of Rhode Island Screening and Lecture, with Markham Starr | South County Museum Summer Speaker Series

South County Museum 115 Strathmore Street, Narragansett, RI, United States

In History's Wake: The Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island, Slideshow by Markham Starr: This slideshow covers the last of the floating trap fishing companies operating in Rhode Island. This fishery, going back over 150 years, once dominated the coastline but was quickly abandoned with the advent of the modern trawler. The show follows these fishermen […]

Free

Early colonial history of Washington County prior to the split into North and South, Mark Kenneth Gardner | South County Museum Summer Speaker Series

South County Museum 115 Strathmore Street, Narragansett, RI, United States

Public historian and educator Mark Kenneth Gardner will speak about the people and the history of the area that became South Kingstown, prior to South Kingstown’s incorporation as a town in 1723. Registration is not required. Visit the museum’s website for more information. The Summer Speaker Series is free lectures and presentations by local historians, […]

Free