Check out the above scans from the 1964 announcement that Narragansett Brewing Company will take control of Haffenreffer sales. There’s one of the newspaper clipping making the announcement public. The other is a letter from Rudolf Haffenreffer III himself. Read all about!
Johnny Appleseed was born on September 26, 1774 in Leominster, MA and passed away on March 18, 1845 in Fort Wayne, IN. Born John Chapman, he was an American pioneer nurseryman who introduced apple trees to large parts of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. He became an American legend while still alive, largely because of his [...]
New Englanders truly love the Fall. The days get shorter and the cool air has a fresh crisp scent to it. The agriculture in New England is ripe with delicious apples and glorious pumpkin patches. It’s the time of year to really relax and enjoy every moment of life. The town of Keene sits in [...]
From Mr. Goulet in New Hampshire. This is a photo of the beer tap on my guy-fridge in the garage. This beer tap was part of the original bar equipment at the Wonder Bar in Bristol, RI (now Gillary’s, 198 Thames St.) during the 1920’s. It was “acquired” by my now deceased grandfather when he [...]
The oldest agricultural fair in America. The fair has been held annually since 1818 except for six instances, 3 years during civil war, and, 1943, 1944 and 1945 during World War II. It features carnival rides and games in addition to the more traditional attractions – exhibitions of livestock, rabbits and cavies, crafts, horses and [...]
Hi Neighbor! In the final video of Gansett/Hotel Vernon tour, Bob Lagress talks Babe Ruth, Worcester/Red Sox legend Jack Barry, and how they’ll forever be linked to the Hotel Vernon and Worcester.
By. Jim Crooks On the 4th of July in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always, this most American of holidays, Independence Day, will be marked by parades, fireworks, music festivals, and backyard barbecues across the [...]
“Don’t go into the water!” Are the words on the tip of everyone’s tongue for 35 years now. Originally released on June 20th in 1975, JAWS struck fear in the hearts of beach goers everywhere. Especially right here in New England.
