Category: News & Events

George Washington’s visit to Cole Farmhouse

August 28, 2025

✨ Honored to share this stunning pen and ink drawing from our Airbnb guest, commemorating George Washington’s visit to Cole Farmhouse on August 19, 1790. 🎨🇺🇸 Each stroke tells a story: of embers once glowing, boots resting on braided rugs, and the quiet weight of history settling into timber and stone. Thank you, Christian Y. Krueger, for this incredible artwork.
Your creativity brought history to life in the most heartfelt way. 🙏❤️ Grateful for guests who leave more than memories — they leave legacy.

This artwork commemorating Washington’s visit to the Cole Farmhouse rendered by scholar, artist and Airbnb guest Christian Y. Krueger

Restaurant Week :July 6 – 19, 2025

June 30, 2025

Restaurant week is back to Providence for two weeks from July 6 to 19.
Dine at Providence fine restaurants with delicious & affordable menus for lunch and dinner.
Browse the menus for 63 awesome restaurants at: https://www.goprovidence.com/rw/

Book your stay today at the historic Cole Farmhouse and enjoy a most flavorful summer vacation!

Two of my favorite restaurants participate in Restaurant week: Waterman Grille and Red Stripe — within a short one-mile distance from Cole Farm.

Visit our Local Tips page for cool ideas for a perfect vacation in the Ocean State.

Lil Rhody Laugh Riot: March 27-30, 2025

February 20, 2025

Rhode Island’s newest comedy festival bringing the biggest laughs to the smallest state! The inaugural Lil Rhody Laugh Riot brings top comedians from across the country.

MAIN VENUES:
THE VETS – One Avenue Of The Arts, Providence ​​401.421.2787
PPAC – 220 Weybosset St, Providence​ 401.421.2787
​COMEDY CONNECTION – 39 Warren Ave, East Providence​ 401.438.8383​

Check out the official website: https://www.lilrhodylaughriot.com/

The historic Cole Farmhouse (ca 1731) is nestled in a serene cul-de-sac in the most desirable neighborhood in Providence. Perfect location near the festival’s main venues — see: https://usa1731.com/contact/



Happy Presidents Day – Fun Facts!

February 17, 2025
  • 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.
  • Washington visited Providence several times during his presidency.
  • George Washington is known to have visited the deputy governor of Rhode Island, Darius Sessions at Cole Farm. Sessions was married into the Cole family.
  • 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
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