This site is dedicated to the history of Narragansett, Rhode Island, a beautiful seaside town with a rich and varied past, a vibrant present, and excellent prospects for a wonderful future. This is intended to be an active and growing site. Please bookmark our site and return to see what new information and pictures may have been added. Also, check back to stay apprised of our interesting and fun events.
Resources Developed by the Narragansett Historical Society:
Pamphlet for Self-Guided Tour of Defenses of Narragansett Bay. Click on the link below.
Defenses of Narragansett
Access the South County Museum’s Walking Tour of Narragansett. Click on the link below.
Self Guided Walking Tour
To see the recently completed chronology by Richard Vangermeersch, click on the link below. Note: Printed copies (in a binder) are available for a nominal $15 fee.
Narragansett Chronology
To see notes about the Narragansett/South Kingstown split, as presented by Richard Vangermeersch on November 10, 2022 at the Peace Dale Library, click on the link below.
Narragansett/ SK Split Notes
To see information provided by the Narragansett Cemetery Commission about cemeteries in Narragansett, click on the link below.
Narragansett Cemeteries
To see our most recent annual report (presented at our April 2019 Annual Meeting) Click on the link below.
Annual Report 2018
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