East Providence Historical Society 50th Anniversary Year

“2nd Sunday” Fall Open Houses
Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11 - 1:00 - 3:30pm
John Hunt Museum - 65 Hunts Mills Road - 02916

EP Volunteer Fire Brigade: 1880 - 1930

The East Providence Fire Department and department historian, Joe Donato of Station 1, collaborate with the Historical Society for this display of the early years of fire fighting in the City. This display was on view at City Hall in September and at Tockwotton Cafe for Watchemoket Square Day. The exhibit has been enlarged for the Hunt House museum space: wonderful early photos, uniforms, and apparatus. Our great thanks to the Depart-ment for the loan of these artifacts. Needed: a photo of the Watchemoket station after it was moved from old City Hall to Taunton Ave between the Square and City Hall.
Also available for these open houses: early fire engines from Greenwood Restoration (you have to see the racing engine) and tours of the Fire Dept. Training Grounds behind Hunt House by the Ten Mile River Group. If you are a walker, join Ernie Germani at the gazebo for “Hikes at Hunt’s” at 1:30pm.