Westerly’s Forgotten Patriot
If he hadn’t died from smallpox three months before the signing of the Declaration of Independence, he would have been one of our nation’s founding [...]
Court Cases, Dynamite, and Liquor: The Story of the Tin Tub Saloon
Being a genealogist by trade and having spent countless hours pouring over records for thousands of my ancestors, I thought I knew everything I could [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 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, [...]
Westerly’s 350th Anniversary Celebration
In 1669, Rhode Island and Providence Plantations incorporated King's County as the Town of Westerly. This year, Westerly is celebrating the 350th anniversary of its [...]
The Adventures of John Ledyard – Part 2
Read Part 1 After Captain Cook’s murder by an angry mob of native Hawaiians Captain Charles Clerke, Cook’s second in command, took over command of [...]
The Adventures of John Ledyard – Part 1
Newport, Rhode Island has the largest number of Revolutionary War era shipwrecks in the world. Two of these shipwrecks are thought to be two of [...]
Forget Me Not: 100 Years Ago Westerly Native Josiah Ferguson Broadfoot Died in WWI
Legend has it two lovers were walking along the banks of the Danube River when the man, seeing some bright blue blossoms, reached down to [...]
The Revival of the United Theater – A Brief History and the Latest Updates
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been awaiting the opening of the United Theater in downtown Westerly with bated breath. I recently checked in with [...]
A Bridge is a Sound Idea: The History of the Orient Point Bridge That Never Was – Part 2
Read Part 1 first. There were many who strongly supported the idea that a bridge from Long Island would be beneficial for all parties. New [...]