The Battle of Groton Heights Mystery
Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park in Groton, Connecticut is the historic site where, on September 6, 1781, British Forces, commanded by the infamous Benedict Arnold, [...]
How Napatree Point Got its Name
Over 400 years ago a small crude leaky 42-foot ship crawled up the coast of southern New England to the mouth of the Pawcatuck River. [...]
Plan Your Staycation With Rhode Island’s First-Ever Hotel Week
Winter is always a great time to experience the beauty of our area at a more laidback pace, with fewer crowds, and often for a [...]
Popping up all about Westerly and Stonington
To wrap up 2019 and in honor of Westerly’s 350th anniversary, the creation of The Pop-Up Book of Westerly brings to life vibrant graphic colors and [...]
Serena Bates: Mastering the Art of Storytelling
In art there lies a story with every piece. The story of how the art came to be, its creation by the artist, and the [...]
The Start of a New Day: New Year’s Day in Westerly 1900 and 2000
All across the world, the dawn of a new year is celebrated with great anticipation and excitement. The excitement is amplified significantly when it comes [...]
Flags of Rhode Island: Historic Symbols of the Smallest State – Part 2
Read Part 2 first! Rhode Island’s First Official Flag, 1877-1882 It would be nearly a full century after the Revolutionary War before the State of [...]
Volunteering: A Fulfilling Resolution in the New Year
With all the mass chaos and destruction of character taking place nationally, communities are finding solace and strength in uniting together to make a difference [...]
‘Tis the Season: Holiday Events in Westerly
'Tis the season to make gingerbread houses, eat Christmas cookie dough, go ice skating and other fun holiday stuff. Make this season one of reflection [...]
Phoenix Rises out of Pawcatuck
Richard Mann, and his business partner Larry Shore really want to show you a good time at Phoenix Dining and Entertainment. What once sat for [...]
Community Support for The United Theatre
If you have driven by the Longo’s parking lot or walked past the entrance to The United Theatre in the last few months, you might [...]
Flags of Rhode Island: Historic Symbols of the Smallest State – Part 1
Some time ago, one of our writers Gregory Pettys brought us the story behind Westerly’s official seal and the flag that it appears upon. However, [...]