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Bristol Fourth of July Parade

July 2, 2023

The Fourth of July Parade in Bristol, RI is the oldest continuous fourth of July celebration in America, founded in 1785. The unique red, white, and blue center line are visible throughout the town’s main roads.


The Fourth of July Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Chestnut Street and Hope Street (Rt. 114) and ends on High Street, between State Street and Bradford Street. For details about this historic event check the parade’s official website: https://www.fourthofjulybristolri.com/parade

Celebration traditions (source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_Fourth_of_July_Parade)

The historic Cole Farmhouse in Providence, RI
Now available at Airbnb

Absolutely gorgeous house 💕

June 11, 2023
Absolutely gorgeous house with the kindest and most helpful host l've ever met. The space is both comfortable and aesthetically pleasing, and the amenities are top notch. Ronnie showed us a level of care you would expect from a close friend or family member, from daily copies of the newspaper to fresh eggs left in a bag on the door—the sheer level of effort and attention to detail make you truly feel at home.The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful, while also just a few minutes away from downtown Providence. It's a great place to come back to after a day out in the city, and it's also a fantastic spot for a calm, quiet day just relaxing at the house. I cannot recommend the Cole Farmhouse enough.
Airbnb Review, Dan, May 2023 ❤️

“Absolutely gorgeous house with the kindest and most helpful host l’ve ever met. The space is both comfortable and aesthetically pleasing, and the amenities are top notch. Ronnie showed us a level of care you would expect from a close friend or family member, from daily copies of the newspaper to fresh eggs left in a bag on the door—the sheer level of effort and attention to detail make you truly feel at home.The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful, while also just a few minutes away from downtown Providence. It’s a great place to come back to after a day out in the city, and it’s also a fantastic spot for a calm, quiet day just relaxing at the house. I cannot recommend the Cole Farmhouse enough.”

President’s Day is on Monday – Fun Facts!

February 18, 2023
  • President’s Day was established in honor of President George Washington’s birthday. The federal holiday is officially called Washington’s Birthday.
  • President George Washington was born in Virginia on February 22, 1732.
  • Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president, was born on February 12, 1809 , and is often honored on President’s day.
  • President Washington’s leadership during the Revolution and Constitutional Convention, and his unimpeachable character made him the ideal presidential candidate. He was unanimously elected president twice, in 1789 and 1792.
  • George Washington grew up on Ferry Farm where he learned the principles of agriculture.
  • Washington thought of himself first as a farmer.
  • George Washington expanded the Mount Vernon plantation to five farms where he studied and implemented innovative farming methods.
  • A local Radio program reported that George Washington sat on a chair in Cole Farmhouse when he visited Governor Sessions.
  • Cole Farm was a little village with 100 inhabitants, famous for its herd of high-grade cows and for horse breeding.
  • Cole Farmhouse was built by Richard Brown in 1731 — one year before Washington’s birth.

(source: https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/10-things-you-really-ought-to-know-about-george-washington)

The historic Cole Farmhouse in Providence, RI
Now available at Airbnb

What is this large post outside the old house? 🤔

February 8, 2023

The large stone standing next to the water well is an historic hitching post.
Hmmm, what is a hitching post? 🤔 Here is the response from RI Historical Preservation & Heritage commission…
Those holes in the front appear to be filled with lead, which probably held the pins from which iron rings would have dangled. These were often placed not far from the front doors of houses so a visitor’s horse(s) had a place to be parked 🐴🐴🐴.

Thank you @rihphc_pres for your help!🙏 🤓 A post about a post….

Historic hitching post outside Cole Farmhouse in Providence, RI

Hope to see you again soon🙏 💕

January 30, 2023
Thank you note from our wonderful guests ❤️

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with our family! Your attention to detail is visible in every inch of this house, from the historical wood to the modern fireplaces. We’ve greatly enjoyed our time at the Cole Farmhouse and hope to come back again soon.
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Cole’s Hambletonian – poster from 1884 🏇

January 16, 2023

This poster was shared by the Cole Family that owned the Cole Farm — thank you 🙏

Hambletonian racehorse
Hambletonian – top

The Cole family has been identified with the history of Rhode Island since the early years of the struggling colony. The family which was founded in Rhode Island by James Cole is a branch of one of the most ancient and honorable English houses.

“Washington L. Cole did much to make “Cole’s Farm” well known. Possessing hundreds of acres, he produced big crops, had a large dairy and went extensively into the breeding of racehorses. One of his mares, Messenger Girl,” after defeating all competitors in New England, was sold at Narragansett Park after some races, to Kentucky breeders, who paid $1000 for her. Many noted horses of present times trace their ancestry back through this mare.” (Source: Cow Paths on City Streets THE PROVIDENCE SUNDAY JOURNAL MAGAZINE, NOVEMBER 24, 1929)

Hambletonian, was one of the best Thoroughbred racehorses of the late 18th century, having won all of his race starts, except one, and was later a good sire (source: Wikipedia)


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Hambletonian poster – bottom