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Narragansett Indian Longhouse P.O. Box 268, Charlestown, RI 02813, Located on US Route 2, 401-364-1100, Built in the early 1940s to provide a convenient meeting place for Narragansett tribal members, this house became the center of tribal activities; the three acres of land on which this property is located is the only original parcel of tribal land that has never been out of the possession of the Narragansett Tribe. |
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Royal Indian Burial Grounds Located on Narrow Lane, Off of US Route 1, 401-364-3878, At this ancient burial ground one may visit the graves and monuments of the chiefs of the Narragansett Indian tribe. |
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Charlestown Gallery 2183 Matunuck Schoolhouse Road, Charlestown, RI 02813, 401-364-0120, A wonderful assortment and variety of art is to be found at this gallery. |
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Charlestown Historical Society P.O. Box 100, Charlestown, RI 02813, Located on Route 1A, 401-364-7507, This society is situated within an authentically restored one-room schoolhouse which is furnished in a Nineteenth Century style and is dedicated to preserving and depicting the history of Charleston and the surrounding area. |
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Kimball Wildlife Refuge Located on Sanctuary Road, 401-874-6664, Nestled on the southern shore of Watchaug Pond and adjacent to the Burlingame State Park, this wildlife refuge is home to many endangered animals and features acres of trails and views of both the water and water fowl. |
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Ninigret Park and Conservation Area Located on Route 1A, 401-364-1222, This fifty five acre park provides fun for the whole family and includes a children's playground, an observatory and nature center, a senior citizens center, baseball and soccer fields, a bicycle racing course, tracks for biking and roller blading, tennis courts, a family beach, a spring-fed pond, and picnic areas. |
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