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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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Flea Markets

October 20, 2024

Looking for unique finds, secondhand items or handcrafted small businesses? Treasure hunt at the best flea markets near Cole Farmhouse

Providence Flea
Providence Flea hosts local vintage vendors and some of the area’s most creative artists, artisans and makers, plus community non-profits, food trucks and carts, and live musicians.
Operate indoors from mid-Fall through Winter and  Spring on Sundays at  Farm Fresh RI Market Hall,   10 Sims Ave in Providence, RI.
Address: Farm Fresh RI Market Hall,   10 Sims Ave in Providence, RI.
Duration: Year-round except for January.​
Day of Week: Sunday
Hours: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Website: https://www.providenceflea.com/ 

The Old Mill Vintage Marketplace And Flea 
An indoor flea market with a large selection of antiques and secondhand items.
Address: 3 Bridal Ave., West Warwick 
Duration: Year round
Day of Week: Saturdays, Sundays
Hours: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/theoldmillflea

Plainfield Pike Flea Market
Outdoors market with 10 acres for over 200 vendors.
Address: 2111 Plainfield Pike Johnston, Rhode Island 02919
Duration: April 7, 2024 – November 24, 2024
Day of Week: Sunday
Hours: 6:00am – 1:00pm
Website: https://www.pikefleamarket.com/

The General’s Market
Longest-running flea market in Rhode Island, formally known as The General Stanton Inn Flea Market.
Address: 4115 Old Post Road Charlestown, RI
Duration: Summer
Day of Week: Sunday
Website: https://www.thegeneralsmarket.com/

Outside Rhode Island

Seekonk Flea Market
Features, antiques, collectibles, sporting goods, clothing, toys, tools, automotive and more.
Address: ​1782 Fall River Ave Seekonk MA 02771
Duration: April till December 6th
Day of Week: Sunday
Website: https://www.seekonkfleamarket.com/

Happy Birthday President Washington! Thank you for staying at Cole Farm!

February 19, 2024

President Washington visited Providence, Rhode Island several times spanning from April 1776 through the presidency — see: https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/rhode-island/

A few sources document the president’s visit to Cole family at the historic Farmhouse. Here’s one:

The Cole home has been preserved in as nearly as possible the form in which
it was when early members of the Cole family entertained Washington and
Lafayette, and contains among other relics of that day the chair in which
the commander-in-chief sat.

(source: http://theusgenweb.org/rigenweb/articles/170.html)

Providence Journal published an article on July 4, 1969, titled “An Irish Aside to Fourth of July” which features Miss Dorothy Denison Dunlop, a former owner of Cole Farmhouse, . Here’s what Miss Dunlop reported.

George Washington is known to have visited the deputy governor of Rhode
Island, Darius Sessions there. Sessions married into the Cole family”

The historic Cole Farmhouse in Providence, RI
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