East Providence Historical Society News

“2nd Sunday” Fall Open Houses

Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9 (Hayride Day)
1:00 - 3:30pm

John Hunt Museum - 65 Hunts Mills Road - 02916

“Hikes At Hunt’s”- 1:30 at the Gazebo

Master Gardener Talks - 2:30 in the Gardens - Sept/Oct.

October Events

October 14: Open House: - Take these last few opportunities to vist the Rumford Com-pany exhibit. Enjoy the 45 acres of Hunt’s: family friendly trails, picnic area, natural falls, fish ladder, wildlife, historic gardens, Rumford tool room, children’s room, Lt. Peter Hunt artifacts, and immersion in one of the largest 17th century Sowams sites. Original Rumford recipes served.

October 22: “Crossing to Sowams” -Public Meeting 7:00 - 8pm The Tockwotton Theater - 500 Waterfront Drive 02914
The Sowams Group, led by Dr. David Weed, is dedicated to spotlighting more than fifty 17th century Native American and colonial sites in the 8 communities originally known as “Sowams” (the south country). The area of Watchemoket where the Tockwotton sits was the Native American fording place from India Point to Bold Point and John Brown built his first wooden bridge at that site. Dr. Weed and friends will spotlight local sites and talk about the importance of preserving these17th century areas, both Native American and colonial.

The EPHS is a volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation of local history. We are located at the 1751 John Hunt House Museum in the Hunts Mills Local Historic District, maintain a URI Master Gardening program, and provide educational programs open to the public. For more information visit info@ephist.org or call 401-438-1750