Exploring Rhode Islanders of the Revolution

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Exploring Rhode Islanders of the Revolution

In this program we will take a close look at some of the Rhode Island ties to the American Revolution. To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, visit Coggeshall Farm Museum to experience different roles that tie members of our community to the Revolution. Stations will include:

Decoding spy messages to learn about the many spies that were giving information to the various camps right in Newport, RI

Listening to excerpts from Mary Gould Almy’s journal to hear what it was like for women during the Revolution

Learning about the 1st Rhode Island Regiment ,which was one of the first units in the Revolution comprised on enslaved men, Narragansett tribe members, and indentured servants.

Finish off the program trying out some of the camp life activities of the soldiers of the Revolution.