Rocky Point in the 20th Century: A Rhode Island Landmark – Part 2
Read Part 1 first! As the 19th-century came to a close, Rocky Point continued to be a popular destination among both Rhode Islanders and tourists [...]
Preserving a Westerly Farm
The Westerly Land Trust’s 31st property, formerly a small family farm, has remained relatively untouched from the way it looked in the depression-era 1930s’. It’s [...]
The Strange Life of Zebulon Hancox
When I was growing up it seemed every small town had its share of local characters. In my town, there was a man who would [...]
The Westerly Ambulance Corps: Assisting Those in Need Since 1917
For more than 100 years, the Westerly Ambulance Corps has been valiantly serving the community in its times of greatest need, and today, we celebrate [...]
A Garden for Us All
This article originally ran in the spring of 2019 when this property was dedicated. The Westerly Land Trust works tirelessly to protect and maintain the [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 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 [...]
Charles E. Bailey: The Man Behind the 1920 Murder Trial in Westerly – Part 2
Read Part 1 first! On Friday, November 5, Police Chief Brown and Constable Max Reithel departed for Maine in search of their fugitive.[23]Â By Sunday [...]