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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? March 9 Kitchen to Table Exhibit, Warwick March 10 Rhode Island Fossils, Middletown March 12 Prudence Island Tour and Seal Watch, Bristol Commons, Cottages and Carousels: Rhode Island's National Register, Bristol Value of the Book with Ray Rickman, North Kingstown March 13 Newport Gallery Night, Newport Value of the Book with Ray Rickman, Barrington March 14 Irish Night at Aldrich Mansion and Estate, Warwick Farmhouse Lunch Tours, Middletown March 15 58th Annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade, Newport More events March 9th in Rhode Island history 1776 The General Assembly orders the establishment of a colony powder mill. 1933 Five days after banks were closed to prevent panic withdrawals, they partially reopen and issue scrip, each depositor and payroll employee being limited to $10.
Facts and folklore Coffee Milk Rhode Island's official state drink. Really, it's true! Old Stone Bank History of Rhode Island Good old things. Wine Tasting in Rhode Island by Cynthia Parzych and John Turner When coffee milk isn't enough. Three Seventeenth-Century Houses by Neil Dunay An architectural comparison. More Facts & Folklore Cuisine Palmieri's Bakery, Providence "Established 1901!" Rebecca's Seafood Takeout, Block Island Last chance for clam cakes before the ferry! Del's, Coventry "Stop at the sign of the lemon," "It's refreshingly different!" Del's, Warren "Stop at the sign of the lemon," "It's refreshingly different!" Mr. Lemon, Providence "Who's your daddy? Mr. Lemon!" Buono's Italian Bakery, Providence Old world know-how meets modern techniques! More Cuisine	Crescent Park Carousel, Riverside, East Providence Horse power! Attractions Crosswalk to Nowhere, Foster A town of unrepentant jaywalkers. A&W Root Beer Stand, Greenville, Smithfield If your visit was swell, ring the bell! Smith-Appleby House Museum, Smithfield Tracing the roots of a Smithfield treasure. Angkor Wat Replica, Cranston The eighth wonder next door! Hannah Robinson Rock, South Kingstown A tragic tale of romance, betrayal, and thick-headedness. More Attractions

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