Quahog.org: The definitive Rhode Island road trip

Welcome to Quahog.org, the definitive Rhode Island road trip This site is a guide to the Ocean State’s history, culture, and quirks. Here you will find articles on much of what makes Rhode Island Rhode Island. Continued… Related: Quahog.org in the news • Staff • Submissions		Events Calendar RSS iCal Huh? September 23 Governor Stephen Hopkins House Tours, Providence WaterFire, Providence Ladies of Linden Place Tour, Bristol Doors Open Rhode Island Festival, Providence Northern Bay Lighthouse Tour, Providence Ocean State Oyster Festival, Providence Lost Providence/Transforming Providence, Providence Cranberry Thanksgiving, Exeter The Life and Legacy of Roger Williams, West Warwick September 24 Rhode Island State Police Vintage Cruiser Show, North Scituate, Scituate More events September 23rd in Rhode Island history* 1815 The Great September Gale hits Providence, destroying 500 homes and thirty-five ships. 1970 The first day of fall is the hottest September 23 on record with a high of 92 degrees, eclipsing the previous record of 90 degrees set in 1941. Today is also recorded as the hottest day of 1970. 1978 Five South County lobster fishermen are missing at sea after their $300,000, seventy-five-foot trawler, the Lobsta I, capsizes fifty-four miles south of Point Judith. 1997 The new terminal at T.F. Green Airport is named in honor of former governor (1991-'94) Bruce Sundlun, a leading airport proponent.
Facts and folklore The Blizzard of 1978 The week the state stood still. The Narragansett Pacer by Nancy Coggeshall Where and how it evolved, flourished, and died out. Wine Tasting in Rhode Island with contributions by Cynthia Parzych and John Turner When coffee milk isn't enough. Kevin Lima by Michelle Houle From Pawtucket to Hollywood! More Facts & Folklore Cuisine Barbara's Place, Woonsocket Huuuuuge dynamites! Olneyville New York System, Providence "R.I.'s Best Hot Wieners!" Del's, East Providence "Stop at the sign of the lemon," "It's refreshingly different!" Right Spot Diner, Pawtucket Home of the R-Spot Special! Del's, Smithfield "Stop at the sign of the lemon," "It's refreshingly different!" DePetrillo's Pizza and Bakery, Warwick "Delicious Fresh-Baked Goodness" More Cuisine	Del's, Warwick "Stop at the sign of the lemon," "It's refreshingly different!" Attractions Piazza Marconi, Johnston A signal honor. The Parakeets of Bullock Neck, Riverside, East Providence by Kim Calcagno Rhode Island's little green aliens. Rodman's Hollow, Block Island Home of the voles. Grave of General Ambrose Everett Burnside, Providence The 1970s owe him so much. Former Condom Hut—DEMOLISHED, Knightsville, Cranston Drive-thru population control. More Attractions

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