Heritage

Hi Neighbor Heritage: 'Gansett's 123rd An...

On December 29th in 1890, the first Narragansett Beer was brewed. That’s 123 years of beer history and here’s what the old Rhode Island brewery looked like in those early years. Thanks to Greg Theberge for sending it...

New England Heritage: Boston Tea Party

On this day in 1773, a group of Massachusetts colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians boarded three British tea ships and dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor, which is no known as the infamous Boston Tea Party....

New England Heritage: The Arcade In Provi...

Most of us probably never knew that America's oldest indoor shopping mall is right in downtown Providence. The historic Arcade has been a New England landmark since 1828. A recent revival project has helped this historic shopping center...

Hi Neighbor Heritage: Kennedy Wedding

Yesterday marked the 60th wedding anniversary of JFK and Jackie Bouvier. Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy of Massachusetts married Jacqueline Lee Bouvier, a photographer for the Washington Times-Herald, at St. Mary's Church in Newport, Rhode Island. More than 750...

Hi Neighbor Heritage: The Met Cafe

A legendary club in the heart of Providence, The Met Cafe was and still is the place to see some of the area’s best live and local music. The venue has changed locations over the years, but the...

Hi Neighbor Heritage: 8th Anniversary Of ...

Eight years ago today, we brought Narragansett Beer back. Here's Mark and Joann Seddon enjoying one of the first 'Gansetts at her bar, The Decatur, just after the return in 2005. Thank you all for an incredible time....

Hi Neighbor Heritage: Gaspee Days

In June of 1772 brave colonists from Rhode Island burned the British revenue schooner, HMS Gaspee, during what has become recognized as the first bloodshed of the American Revolution. For the past 48 years the village of Pawtuxet,...

This Day In History: Narragansett Beer's ...

On this day in 1890, the first Narragansett Beer was brewed. That's 122 years of beer history and here's what the old Rhode Island brewery looked like in those early years. Thanks to Greg Theberge for sending it...

Hi Neighbor Heritage: How Gansett Survive...

Although the 1920's are known as a roaring and happening time, prohibition was also in full effect. For the restaurants, liquor industry and law enforcement, it was a dark period in American history. According to Ken Burn's documentary...

Hi Neighbor Heritage: The 1950's Package ...

Hi Neighbor! Here's what a package store looked in the 1950's. No, those aren't growlers. They're GIQ's of both Narragansett Lager and Ale. The bottom row is singles of 12oz bottles with the words, "For Every Taste" across...

Hi Neighbor Heritage: Original Brewery Si...

This is such a cool and rare find. It's not really in the best shape, but you can still make it out. It's an original brewery sign from the 1890's advertising 3 beers they made at that time....

New England Heritage: Narragansett Park