Historic Wickford, Inc.
Welcomes You to Wickford
Historic Wickford, Inc. (HistWick) is a community based nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, protecting and celebrating the cultural and historic features of Wickford and its environs.
HistWick’s support for the beautification of village gardens and its partnering with merchants, the art association and other historic organizations such as Smith Castle and the Gilbert Stuart Museum to bring activities to the community contribute significantly to community building efforts and enhances the quality of life in the area.
HistWick also supports a number of educational programs that increase awareness of the historic significance of the village. With funds raised through numerous community activities, HistWick has supported the creation of video tapes on the history of North Kingstown available through the public library website; it has helped support publication of a book on the history of houses in Wickford and has underwritten the purchase of books on preservation for the local library.
Other community building and educational activities include narrated tours through the village and discussion on historic issues, community pot-luck meals, a summer tour of local gardens, house tours and various community gatherings.
Membership is open to anyone with interest in supporting historic preservation.
Why Belong to HistWick?
Wickford, an historic village within the town of North Kingstown, RI, was a prosperous seafaring village that contributed much to the early economy and quality of life in Rhode Island. Today it is a thriving community with a unique mix of residences, shops and businesses that are critically dependant upon each other and contribute to the vitality of the village.
Residents and merchants alike are proud of its historic characteristics and work together to preserve and enhance those qualities. HistWick provides its members with many opportunities to participate in educational and fun events that are of interest to many of your friends and neighbors.
Upcoming Event!
Village Kitchen Tour--December 6th
12:30 - 4:30
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Upcoming Event!
Village KitchenTour---December 6, 2009
12:30 - 4:30 PM
Join us in a tour of several homes in the village that have preserved the Colonial atmosphere for which Wicdford Village is well known. Tickets are sold in advance, and the addresses of the homes will be presented to you on the day of the tour.
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Why Belong to HistWick?
Wickford, an historic village within the town of North Kingston, RI, was a prosperous seafaring village that contributed much to the early economy and quality of life in Rhode Island. Today it is a thriving community with a unique mix of residences, shops and businesses that are critically dependant upon each other and contribute to the vitality of the village.
Residents and merchants alike are proud of its historic characteristics and work together to preserve and enhance those qualities. HistWick provides its members with many opportunities to participate in educational and fun events that are of interest to many of your friends and neighbors.
Upcoming Event!
for more information Email
