North Kingstown, Rhode Island
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North Kingstown, RI
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Historic Homes & Buildings

Casey Farm (circa 1750) 2325 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown, RI 02874, Saunderstown, 401-295-1030, Farmhouse situated on 300 acres featuring several barns and a family cemetery.

Gilbert Stuart Birthplace 815 Gilbert Stuart Road, North Kingstown, RI 02874, 401-294-3001, This structure is the birthplace of Gilbert Stuart, the foremost Colonial portraitist in America, who is best known for his portraits of George Washington. map

Old Narragansett Church Church Lane, off Main Street, North Kingstown, RI 02874, 401-294-4357, This is one of the oldest Episcopal churches in the United States and features the oldest church organ in the country, which dates to 1680.

Smith's Castle (circa 1678) 55 Richard Smith Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852, 401-294-3521, One of America's oldest plantation houses, Smith’s Castle was recently declared a National Landmark due to archeological discoveries of interest and significance. Contains beautiful gardens and a gift shop. more... map

Wickford Village (circa 1641) Scenic Route 1-A, North Kingstown, RI 02874, 401-295-5566, This historic sea-side village features wonderfully preserved historic homes, over forty unique shops, and more besides.


Historic Sites & Monuments

Plum Beach Light West passage of Narragansett Bay, Constructed in 1899, this 54 foot cast iron lighhouse was deactivated in 1941 and now can be viewed by boat. more...


Museums & Galleries

Quonset Aviation Museum 488 Ecclecston Avenue, North Kingstown, RI 02852, 401-294-9540, Museum offers exhibits and displays having to do with the history of commercial and military aviation, including a vast collection of memorabilia.  more... map

Wickford Art Association 36 Beach Street, North Kingstown, RI 02852, 401-294-6840, The Wickford Art association is a non-profit art gallery featuring work in multi-medias. more... map

Wickford Art Association Gallery 36 Beach Street, North Kingstown, RI 02852, 401-294-6840, Gallery and Art Center with classes, lectures, demonstrations, exhibits and art programs.  more... map


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