Dine & Stay: Margin Street Inn & Ella’s Food & Drink
As we turned into the driveway for the Margin Street Inn, it felt like we were driving right into a storybook or a fairy tale. [...]
Exploring Two Eras of History with the Babcock-Smith House Museum
Westerly is home to more than just beautiful beaches and exciting new restaurants - it's also full of history, from the birth of the country [...]
The Legend of Tarzan Brown, Part II
Read Part 1 first Even though his Olympic race did not end as anyone had hoped, Tarzan Brown returned to the US where he was [...]
Woodmansee’s Withstands the Test of Time with a Passion for Fashion
After more than 115 years in operation, I think it's safe to say that one of the most lasting fixtures of downtown Westerly is Woodmansee's. [...]
Bliven’s Opera House: Westerly’s Premier Entertainment Venue
In the 1880’s, decades before the days of digital media and home entertainment, and long before the rise of motion pictures, one of the most [...]
The Battle of Stonington – Part 1
A few years ago, Stonington Borough celebrated the 205th anniversary of the Battle of Stonington. The battle was part of the War of 1812 which [...]
Misquamicut Family Ties – Part 1
Misquamicut Beach is considered one of the finest beaches in New England, attracting thousands of people every summer for a healthy dose of sun and [...]
The World is Better for His Life: The Story of George Herbert Utter – Part 2
Read Part 1 first! The 1890s were a very busy decade for George Herbert Utter, particularly on the political front. In 1891, he was elected [...]
A Trip to Sugar Bun City
First off, you have to understand that my friend Gordon is 93-years-old so sometimes when he says, “it wasn’t that long ago,” it can be [...]
Mystery of the U-853
Every year on December 7 the nation honors and remembers the 2,403 citizens of the United States who were killed along with the 1,178 who were [...]
Seaside Memories at the Atlantic Beach Park
Take a beautiful beach, mix in a dash of history, add in good food and drink, stir in some entertainment, add a Ferris wheel, arcade [...]
The World is Better for His Life: The Story of George Herbert Utter – Part 1
Despite the pivotal role the town has played in the history of Rhode Island, very few of the state’s governors spent any considerable amount of [...]