On Thames Street north of Franklin Street, on the left when traveling north.
The War of Independence
Voice of the People
In response to the "Boston Tea Party" the citizens of Bristol in the Town Meeting of February 28, 1774 adopted an 11-point resolution in support which included these words: . . . — — Map (db m222856) HM WM
On Flat River Road (Rhode Island Route 117) east of Brenda Drive (Walker Lane), on the right when traveling east.
This American Liberty Elm was named after "The Liberty Tree: Our Country's first Symbol of Freedom." On the morning of August 14, 1765, the people of Boston awakened to discover two effigies suspended from an elm tree in protest of the hated Stamp . . . — — Map (db m152526) HM
On Flat River Road (Rhode Island Route 117) east of Brenda Drive (Walker Lane), on the right when traveling east.
In Memory of Major Edouard J. Jacques For his dedicated service to the United States of America having received the Distinguished Flying Cross from the 8th Army Air Force during WWII (1944-1945), the R.I. Star, & for his dedicated service to the . . . — — Map (db m152528) HM WM
On Court House Lane, on the right when traveling east.
On June 12, 1775
The General Assembly for the state of Rhode Island met on this site and enacted a resolution to charter and arm two sloops for the protection of trade and appointed Abraham Whipple to be commander with the rank and power of . . . — — Map (db m58263) HM
Near Church Street, on the right when traveling east.
1774-1974
Kentish Guards Drill Field
To those Kentish Guardsmen who in 1774 utilized this field to prepare themselves for the conflict that assured our independence. This tablet was dedicated on the 200th Anniversary of the Kentish Guards . . . — — Map (db m58261) HM
On Fort Adams Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Statesman ~ Legislator Teacher ~ Patriot 1st Chairman – Fort Adams Foundation May 18, 1972 A dynamic force for the preservation of Fort Adams with a determination as unyielding as this granite block. — — Map (db m48444) HM
On America’s Cup Avenue (Rhode Island Route 138A) south of Long Wharf, on the right when traveling south.
Since 1775 the United States Marines have served our nation in peace and war ------------------- Semper Fidelis These marines continue to be true to these words. Cpl. Rick R. Crudale – West Warwick • Sgt. Timothy R. Giblin – North . . . — — Map (db m48622) HM
On Touro Street east of Spring Street, on the right when traveling west.
The famous letter by President George Washington to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, August 21, 1790, in which religious freedom is laid out as a basic principle of the new republic.
To the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island . . . — — Map (db m223103) HM
On Touro Street east of Spring Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Letter from Moses Seixas, Warden of the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island to President George Washington, August 17, 1790.
To the President of the United States of America
Sir,
Permit the children of the . . . — — Map (db m223099) HM
On Lincoln Drive, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of our shipmates and members of Air Task Group 181 lost in an accidental explosion on the USS Bennington while operating off the coast of Rhode Island on May 26, 1954 [ List of those killed in the explosion. ] “As long as . . . — — Map (db m48623) HM
Near Anthony Road Extention/Old Boyd's Lane, 0.1 miles west of Boyds Lane.
Erected to honor the memory and
perpetuate the spirit and ideals of
the founders of the first government
in the world to allow and to insure to
its citizens civil and religious liberty.
Established on this Site in the Year 1638
Portsmouth . . . — — Map (db m29736) HM
On East Bay Bike Path north of Warren Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This bridge opened for traffic in 1930 and known as the Washington Bridge first opened to traffic on April 12th 1793 and which carried the following inscription on an abutment
Washington Bridge.
Built by John Brown . . . — — Map (db m222506) HM
On South Main Street at Planet Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
Upon this corner stood Sabin Tavern in which on the evening of June 9th 1772 the party met and organized to destroy the H.R.M. schooner Gaspee, in the destruction of which was shed the first blood in the American Revolution. — — Map (db m56292) HM
On Powers Street, on the left when traveling east.
The home of John Brown Reflecting the wealth and position gained from his lucrative career as a slave trader, privateer, China trade merchant and Patriot. — — Map (db m56014) HM
Near College Street just west of South Main Street (U.S. 44), on the left when traveling west.
In honor of Luigi Scala Grand Venerable, Order Sons of Italy 1934 — 1971 Editor, bank president, counselor to immigrants, Italian historian, radio commentator, a man of rare culture and learning. He nobly furthered love for America . . . — — Map (db m193070) HM
On Benefit Street at Meeting Street, on the left when traveling north on Benefit Street.
From this armory there went for service at the
front, during the War for the Union 1861-1865,
First Battery: Captain Charles H. Tompkins
Battery A • Captain William H. Reynolds
Battery B • Captain Thomas F. Vaughan
Battery C • . . . — — Map (db m122517) HM
On Hopkins Street at Benefit Street, on the right when traveling east on Hopkins Street.
Ten times Governor of Rhode Island
Chief Justice of the Superior Court
Chancellor of Brown University
Member of the Colonial Congress
Signer of the Declaration of Independence
Lived in this house 1743-1785
Washington was here a guest . . . — — Map (db m56030) HM
On Benefit Street at Meeting Street, on the left when traveling north on Benefit Street.
For gallant conduct at Petersburg, VA
April 2, 1865
SGT Archibald Malbourne • SGT John H. Havron
CPL James A. Barber • CPL Samuel E. Lewis
PVT John Corcoran • PVT Charles D. Ennis
PVT George W. Potter
Dedicated by the
Providence Marine . . . — — Map (db m122516) WM
On F C Greene Memorial Blvd., on the left when traveling south.
Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski
Soldier of Liberty
American Revolutionary Hero
1747-1779
This monument was erected by the Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski Bi-Centennial memorial committee of Rhode Island in memory of Casimir Pulaski. A . . . — — Map (db m57674) HM WM
On Park Lane south of Old Post Road (Rhode Island Route 1A), on the right when traveling south.
This American Liberty Elm was named after "The Liberty Tree: Our Country's first Symbol of Freedom." On the morning of August 14, 1765, the people of Boston awakened to discover two effigies suspended from an elm tree in protest of the hated . . . — — Map (db m114946) HM
Near South County Trail (Rhode Island Route 2) 1.4 miles south of Kingstown Road (Rhode Island Route 132), on the left when traveling west.
Attacked
within their fort upon this island
the Narragansett Indians
made their last stand
in King Philip's War and
were crushed by the united forces
of the Massachusetts Connecticut
and Plymouth Colonies
in the
“Great Swamp Fight” . . . — — Map (db m22879) HM
Near South County Trail (Rhode Island Route 2) 0.2 miles south of Main Street (Exeter Road), on the right when traveling south.
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, . . . — — Map (db m138220) HM WM
Near South County Trail (Rhode Island Route 2) 0.2 miles south of Main Street (Exeter Road), on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to all Patriots, particularly those who pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor so that we may enjoy the freedoms of this great land. — — Map (db m152522) WM
Near South County Trail (Rhode Island Route 2) 0.2 miles south of Main Street (Exeter Road), on the right when traveling south.
In faithful memory of the veterans of all Wars of the United States of America, the Rhode Island State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution established this”Patriots Memorial Grove” 1979 — — Map (db m152521) WM
