Gaspee Days!

Anyone who's read my book knows that in Rhode Island, G stands for "Gaspee." And with good reason!

In June of 1772 over 50 brave colonists from Rhode Island burned the British revenue schooner, HMS Gaspee, in what has become recognized as the first overt action leading to the American Revolutionary War. The village of Pawtuxet, RI has been celebrating this first blow for Freedom for over 40 years. This weekend, the party is humongous, including fireworks on Friday, June 13, a historical muster, a roadrace, a parade, and on Sunday a ceremonial re-enactment of the burning of the Gaspee. Don't miss it!



Digital Photo Collage courtesy R. Joanne Johnson

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