March 28, 2024

Local History Slide Talk at Newman Congregational Church, UCC

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Rumford, RI – Sunday, March 18, 2018 between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM Celebrating 375 years as a congregation, Newman Congregational Church, UCC will host a talk on local history including the ‘Ring of the Green’ settlement in Rumford and the King Phillip’s War. Local historian David Norton, a direct descendant of soldiers who fought in the King Philip’s War, will show slides from King Philip War sites, discussing each site’s significance in a talk that will appeal to young and old history lovers. Also covered will be the Civil War story of Peter Hunt, who is buried in the cemetery across from the church. A small exhibit of Peter's Civil War belongings will be displayed and copies of the book "All Quiet on the Rappahannock Tonight: the Civil War letters of Lt. Peter Hunt" will be for sale by the East Providence Historical Society. There will be an opportunity for questions from the audience. Refreshments will be provided. This program is free, open to all, and handicapped accessible.

Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome.

Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 - on the corner of Newman and Pawtucket Avenues. For more information, call 401-434-4742.

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