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Smith's Castle
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Therman
June 23, 2020
Oldest plantation in the US
Chas & Em
June 22, 2018
Site of circa 1638 trading posts established by Rhode Island founder Roger Williams and trader Richard Smith and the center of 17th century land disputes between Narragansett Tribe, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. The home was destroyed in King Philip's War, rebuilt circa 1678, then renovated circa 1740, as one of the largest eighteenth-century Rhode Island slave-holding plantations. Smith's Castle is know for its award-winning twentieth-century restoration and is a National Register Historic Building & Archeological site. Costumed Docents give one hour tours featuring trading room and plantation era collection and lifestyle. Gift shop.
Site of circa 1638 trading posts established by Rhode Island founder Roger Williams and trader Richard Smith and the center of 17th century land disputes between Narragansett Tribe, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. The home was destroyed in King Philip's War, rebuilt circa 1678, then ren…
Nancy
October 20, 2015
Early trading post of our founding fathers.
Josh
May 18, 2018
Not a castle in the European sense, but a large Georgian-style house built in the 17th century. This property played crucial roles in the establishment of Rhode Island and in King Philip's War. The grounds are now open as a museum (check the hours) and feature interesting events.
Rosie
February 10, 2022
Near historic Wickford Village. One of the oldest homes in Rhode Island. Wickford Village a great historice town by the water. Food, shops, history.
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Standort
55 Richard Smith Dr
North Kingstown, RI