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The timeline including the list of all known enslaved individuals that came through Bristol, seen on display outside of Linden Place.
Presentation: Who were the enslaved of Bristol and Warren?
On Thursday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the George Hail Library, Courtney Garrity, creator of the database with the Bristol Historical and Preservation Society will meet with Pat Mues and Sarah Weed of the Warren Middle Passage Project to discuss their research. more
Prudence Island has about 13 miles of well-maintained trails that cut through the otherwise wild island vegetation and woods.
How to do Prudence Island in under six hours
PORTSMOUTH — If you’re a typical Portsmouth resident, chances are you’ve never stepped foot on even one of the several bridge-less islands that are part of our town. more
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Farmers' market continues weekly at Mount Hope Farm
The weekly Mount Hope Farm farmers' market is moving closer to peak season for local growers and providers. The market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This time of year it takes … more
'Assault on the First Amendment' focus of Thursday event
The struggle to preserve the principles of the First Amendment will be the topic of the opening Bosworth Lecture to be held on Thursday, Sept 8, at 7 p.m. at the Rogers Free Library (Bristol). The … more
Bristol Harbor Festival and Blessing of the Fleet
Join the Bristol Harbormaster's Office and the local fishing community for the annual Harbor Festival and Blessing of the Fleet at Rockwell Park on Thames Street on Saturday, August 13. The Blessing … more
You can always count on seeing some adorable baby animals at Coggeshall, like these little piglets.
Coggeshall Farm opens for season on Saturday
On April 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Coggeshall Farm will be offering a fun and educational outdoor experience for all ages. more
Art and Music Weekend on the farm
An Art and Music Weekend is at Coggeshall Farm onSaturday and Sunday. Celebrate the beauty of the 1790ssaltmarsh farm as it showcases historic art and musicinspired by the natural world. There is a … more
Gail Burmeister, president of the Bristol Garden Club, decorates a display in a storefront at Hope and State Streets in anticipation of ‘Daffodils Downtown’, a celebration of the 30,000 daffodils planted to date since the launch of the Daffodil Project in 2020.
‘Daffodils Downtown’ kicks off soon throughout Bristol
The Bristol Garden Club will present ‘Daffodils Downtown’ from April 15 through the 29th. Bristol merchants will be showcasing daffodil-themed paintings by local artists in their windows, and several restaurants will be offering daffodil themed delights. more
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Helen Leffers, of Barrington, is offered a beer after participating in the 14th annual Finish for a Guinness 5K last year.
Don’t miss the 15th (and final) Finish for a Guinness 5K
Lace up your racing shoes and do some calf stretches, because it’s time for the 15th Annual Finish for a Guinness 5K race, taking place on Sunday, Sept. 3 in Warren. more
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The Coyote Brass of the 88th Army Band jams on the Bristol Fourth of July Concert stage during the opening concert of the 2023 series. The 88th Army Band, a perennial favorite, is scheduled to perform on Monday, June 24.
Bristol's 2024 4th of July Concert Series lineup announced
Here it is, folks, your 2024 July 4th Concert Series lineup! more
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Historic Foodways Weekend at Coggeshall Farm
What did early Rhode Islanders eat? How did they grow, forge for and make their own food? Find out at Coggeshall Farm Museum's Historic Foodways Weekend on August 6 and 7. Costumed historians will … more
Outdoor yoga series at Blithewold
Bristol Yoga Studio will be leading outdoor yoga sessions every Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. on the picturesque grounds of Blithewold Mansion.  Bring water and a yoga mat for this relaxing and … more
Billy McNeil, Operations Manager for Northeast Golf Company, which is managing the new Bristol Golf Park. Tee times begin this Monday at 7 a.m.
At long last, golf is finally back in Bristol
Part golf course, part beer garden, part ecological restoration project, the Bristol Golf Park will be opening for tee times on Monday, Sept. 11, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. more
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Narrows Center August concerts: The Garcia Project
Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River will be holding a concert series every weekend in August.  The Garcia Project will be performing on August 5 at 8:00 p.m., with doors opening at … more
The popular Taiko drummers will be performing Friday and Saturday during the festival.
Black Ships Festival returns to Bristol and Newport this weekend
The Japan-America Society and Black Ships Festival of Rhode Island will host the 39th annual Black Ships Festival this Friday to Sunday, June 10 to 12. The opening ceremonies begin the … more
Coggeshall’s new Executive Director Shelli Costa comes to the Farm Museum with an extensive background in nonprofit environmental education.
Coggeshall Farm to open this weekend under new leadership
Shelli Costa, who has served as the Education Director at the Westport River Watershed Alliance for the past 18 years, was recently named the new Executive Director of the Coggeshall Farm Museum. more
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Pam Zabel of Greene counts fish at the 2016 BioBlitz in Hopkinton.
This weekend, it’s a Bio-Blitz along the bike path
Don’t be surprised to see more traffic than usual along a 4.4-mile stretch of the East Bay Bike Path this weekend — nor folks there at all times of day and night. BioBlitz 2022 is … more
Whitehorne Museum celebrates makers past and present
Take part in an afternoon of crafts and hands-on activities at the Whitehorne House Museum on August 13. The museum will be hosting local creators, including the Timber Framers Guild, Newport Sea … more
Tracey (left) and Leigh Carney, dressed as "old ladies" make their way through a muddy obstacle during last year’s event.
Thrive Outside's fifth annual mud run is this weekend
The fifth annual “Thrive Outside in the Mud” race at Frerichs Farm (43 Kinnicutt Ave.) in Warren is on Sunday, Sept. 17. more
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Free concerts at King Park: Swinglane Orchestra
King Park in Newport will be holding free concerts every Sunday through August 29 from 3:00-6:00 p.m., as a part of NIMFest. The whole family is welcome, including pets. This Sunday, August 14, … more
Popular Porchfest returns to downtown Bristol on Sunday
Scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 18, from 3 to 6 p.m., Bristol PorchFest 2022 will feature 9 porches and 18 musical acts. more
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Taiko drummers perform in Independence Park in 2019. There will be several opportunities to see the drums this weekend, with a Friday night performance in Rockwell Park at 6:30 p.m. and three demos throughout the Saturday Arts & Crafts and Martial Arts Fair at Independence Park from 10:30 a.m. to 3: 30 p.m. They will also be performing at the Gala at Ochre Court, Newport, on Saturday night.
Bristol's 'Black Ships Festival' is this weekend
This year’s Black Ships Festival, the 39th annual, will kick off at 10 a.m. Friday with opening ceremonies at Rockwell Park. more
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The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Feast Chief Marshal this year is longtime parishioner Denise Asciolla (center). She is flanked by Nicholas Simeone (left, the Thomas Vendituoli Award recipient) and the Rev. Henry P. Zinno Jr., pastor of Mt. Carmel Church.
Mt. Carmel's 125th July Feast begins July 9
Everything is ready for the 125th Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 16th of July Feast, according to the Rev. Henry P. Zinno, Jr. more
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Daughter and father, Melissa Benevides Vance and David Benevides, key committee members of Sunday's upcoming Motorcycle Ride for Freedom, are hopeful for another great turnout.
12th Annual Ride for Freedom is this Sunday in Bristol
Everything is ready for the 12th annual Frontline Ministry Ride for Freedom this coming Sunday, Aug. 20. more
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Vocalist Tish Adams will be performing under the tent on July 27.
Herreshoff Concert Series starts this week
The Herreshoff Marine Museum will be hosting an unforgettable summer of music, every Thursday from July 13 to Aug. 31, under the tent on the HMM waterfront, from 6 to 8 p.m., rain or shine. more
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