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)


#colefarm #hambletonian #airbnb #historic #Providence #USA1731

Hambletonian poster – bottom

my kids and I had a lot of fun

November 16, 2022
Ronnie的房子在美丽安全的社区，虽然这是一所有悠久历史的房子，但房子的装修和维护都非常棒。房子配备了现代高品质的所有生活用品，包括三台可以制作不同种类咖啡的咖啡机。房子内部有许多可爱的装饰画和物品，我和我的孩子们找到二十多个包含鸡的饰品和三十多只鸭子，非常有趣。我的孩子每天会去屋后的鸡舍看望Ronnie养的鸡。Ronni每天会给我们送来新鲜鸡蛋，我们离开时还送给我们小礼物，他是我见过的最友好热情的屋主，对我们的任何信息都及时回复。下次还希望能住这套舒适可爱的房子。 Ronnie，谢谢你的热情款待。

September 2022 (Airbnb)

Ronnie的房子在美丽安全的社区，虽然这是一所有悠久历史的房子，但房子的装修和维护都非常棒。房子配备了现代高品质的所有生活用品，包括三台可以制作不同种类咖啡的咖啡机。房子内部有许多可爱的装饰画和物品，我和我的孩子们找到二十多个包含鸡的饰品和三十多只鸭子，非常有趣。我的孩子每天会去屋后的鸡舍看望Ronnie养的鸡。Ronni每天会给我们送来新鲜鸡蛋，我们离开时还送给我们小礼物，他是我见过的最友好热情的屋主，对我们的任何信息都及时回复。下次还希望能住这套舒适可爱的房子。 Ronnie，谢谢你的热情款待。

Google Translation:

it is a house with a long history, the decoration and maintenance of the house are very good. The house is equipped with all modern high-quality household items, including three coffee machines that can make different kinds of coffee. There are so many lovely decorative paintings and objects inside the house, my kids and I had a lot of fun finding over twenty trinkets containing chickens and over thirty ducks. My kids visit Ronnie's chickens in the chicken coop behind the house every day. Ronni brought us fresh eggs every day and gave us a small gift when we left. He is the most friendly and welcoming host I have ever met and responded promptly to any messages we had. I hope to live in this comfortable and lovely house next time. Ronnie, thank you for your hospitality.