Abandoned on Rhode Island’s shores, behind overgrown trees, often overlooked, or just plain forgotten, sits Fort Wetherill in Jamestown. Once a proud active fort, Fort Wetherill’s many tunnels and structures are now covered in multicolored graffiti. Fort Wetherill Jamestown’s History In 1855, President Grover appointed the Endicott Board. Made up of members of the Army,… Continue reading Fort Wetherill Jamestown: Exploring Semi-Secret Tunnels and Other Things You Can’t Imagine
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Abandoned in Brenton Point State Park: Searching Historical Remains of The Reef
On a breezy summer day, Brenton Point State Park in Newport, Rhode Island glistens as brightly as the sun off the ocean waves across the street. Kites fly high, and if you time it right, you might even score a Dell’s Lemonade, one of Rhode Island’s distinctive treats. However, Brenton Point State Park holds a… Continue reading Abandoned in Brenton Point State Park: Searching Historical Remains of The Reef
