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Providence Restaurant Week is back:July 9 – 22, 2023

July 9, 2023

Restaurant week is back to Providence for two weeks. Dine at Providence fine restaurants with special prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner.

See list of participating restaurants at: https://www.goprovidence.com/rw/

A short distance from the Cole Farmhouse you’ll find two of my favorite restaurants that are participating in Restaurant week: Waterman Grille and Red Stripe

You’re welcome to share photos on social media using the hashtag #PRW or #PVDEats

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

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

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.

Bike Paths in Rhode Island

August 11, 2022

Courtesy of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and Rhode Island Department of Transportation

Rhode Island offers beautiful bike paths for cycling enthusiast — novice to advanced. Nearly 80 miles of open pathways with an eclectic mix of wide ocean views, big city beauty, small-town charm, industrial heritage and remote wooded backcountry. The ocean state is part of the East Coast Greenway, stretching more than 3,000 miles from Maine to Florida.

The Cole Farmhouse on Providence EastSide is about 2 miles from India Point Park where you embark on a 14.5 miles journey to Bristol on the East Bay Bike Path.

East Bay Bike Path

The East Bay Bike Path is the first multi-town bike path built in Rhode Island. It travels 14.5 miles from India Point Park in Providence to Independence Park in Bristol, passing many state and local parks and recreation areas. Connecting neighborhoods, schools and business districts, the path is popular with commuting cyclists heading into Providence.

Learn more about our Bike Paths, Maps and Parking Information at RI Dot site

  1. East Bay Bike Path
  2. Blackstone River Bikeway
  3. Fred Lippitt Woonasquatucket River Greenway
  4. South County Bike Path
  5. Ten Mile River Greenway
  6. Warren Bike Path
  7. Washington Secondary Bike Path
  8. Quonset Bike Path

Courtesy of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and Rhode Island Department of Transportation

Coggeshall Farm Museum

August 2, 2022

Coggeshall Farm recreates true farm living in the late 18th century

Coggeshall Farm is a salt-marsh farm from 1790s. The farm is set on 48 acres of coastal farmland in Bristol RI, about 30 minutes drive from the Cole Farmhouse.

The farm is beautifully preserved to 1790s and it brings to life the daily experience of tenant farmers on the farm. The museum offers hands-on experiences through its working farm with heritage livestock, heirloom field crops and its historic structures.

The friendly costumed historians on site will make your visit fun and educational with live demonstration of daily farm activities.

The museum address is: 1 Colt Drive, Bristol, RI 02809 (for GPS use, enter “Coggeshall Farm Museum”)

Check hours rates and special events at: https://www.coggeshallfarm.org/

Tip: Visit Colt state Park and beach on this excursion — see info at: https://riparks.com/parks/colt.php#colt

A dream come true!

July 12, 2022

December 2021 (Airbnb)

Ronnie’s place is a dream come true! It’s the kind of place you see in a magazine or a top 10 list.

The farmhouse is well maintained. It is full of vintage treasures that Ronnie shares with his guests!

Ronnie is very kind and welcoming! He took us on a personal tour in the farm house and shared its story.

He also came with a batch of fresh eggs from his chick coop every morning.

The house is fully equipped with everything you might need. Fully stocked kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms!!

It’s the perfect place for a staycation!