Rogue’s Island: a Haven for Buccaneers
The period from 1630 to 1730 is considered the golden age of piracy and Rhode Island was a major haven for buccaneers. The wars between [...]
Grey Sail Brewing: Steady Sail to Success
Where one thriving historic Westerly business had a successful run back in the day another has repurposed to expand its recent steady growth. The name [...]
Queen of the Pawcatuck River
During the great age of sail, there were many seaports along the New England coast that supported maritime industries. The Port of Gloucester in Massachusetts [...]
Savoy Bookshop and Cafe – a Good Book & a Cup of Coffee — Westerly, RI
As a frequent reader, I am constantly on the hunt for new books. While some prefer to read on a Kindle or tablet, I have [...]
Rocky Point Park: New England’s Playground – Part I
The sights, the sounds, the smells. Ask any Rhode Islander who visited Rocky Point during their lifetime and that is what they will recall. From [...]
A Walk Back in Time: Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park
With all the recent controversy about global warming and the Paris Agreement, it would seem an appropriate time to discuss the topic of climate change. [...]
Origins of the Flag
Ship General Armstrong The flag of the United States of America is a symbol of pride and freedom for all Americans. Our flag [...]
For a Time, New London Steamboat and Shore Line Trolley Offered Alternative Transport, Reduced Beach Traffic
The following is part four in Westerly Life’s “Behind the Murals” series discussing the history behind all the recently created murals throughout downtown Westerly. The [...]
Surf’s Up at the Rhode Island Surf Co.
Sun, sand, and surf are the three words that come to mind when thinking about Rhode Island Surf Co. In downtown Westerly, Rhode Island Surf [...]
The Great Watch Hill Fire of 1916
More than 100 years ago, on October 18, 1916, a great fire changed the face of Watch Hill forever and ended the era of the [...]
Nature’s Cure
In the last couple of months, every aspect of our lives has been changed by the coronavirus. One bright spot that has come from this [...]
The Haunting of Race Rock Light
It seems that ghosts like to hang out in lighthouses. There are myriad stories of hauntings and scary happenings in many of the lighthouses along [...]