The stories of Washington County, RI
8 narrated audio stories from across Washington County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Peace Dale Historic District
A Mill Village Made on Purpose
How Peace Dale became a planned industrial village with a civic heart.
Smith's Castle
Where Trade Became a Fault Line
At Cocumscussoc, a trading post became an early English foothold and a contested frontier.
Kingston Village Historic District
When Kingston Was the County’s Front Door
A village shaped by court days, crossroads, and county power.
Peace Dale Historic District
A Village Designed to Shape a Life
How Peace Dale’s buildings organized work, home, and status.
Great Swamp Monument
When the Swamp Fort Burned
A winter assault that turned a fortified refuge into catastrophe.
Smith's Castle
After the Fire, a House That Still Stands
A war destroyed one home; its 1678 replacement still holds the room.
Kingston station
South County’s Front Door by Rail
A historic depot that still carries South County onto the Northeast Corridor.
South Kingstown
When the Swamp Burned
A winter assault that still resists a comfortable name.
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