History

Cranston Celebrates Their 100th Anniversa...

The historic Governor Sprague Mansion is going to be throwing a party to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the City of Cranston, RI. March 10, 2010 was the official anniversary date of Cranston becoming a city. We blogged...

5th Anniversary Of Gansett's Return

Five years ago on this day, Mark Hellendrung and a small group of locals brought back our famous New England lager....Narragansett beer. Why? Because it's New England's beer, Rhode Island's beer, our beer and now it's back in...

This Day In Gansett History

A year ago today, June 14, Mark spoke in front in of the Rhode Island General Assembly about our campaign to rebuild the brewery. Here's the video of his speech! ProJo.com also published this on their blog today....

In The News: Improper Bostonian

It's In The Can Beer Me Roar Texas has Lone Star. Pennsylvania has Yuengling. But until Mark Hellendrung revived the defunct Narragansett Brewing Company in 2005, New England lacked a native blue-collar beer. Now its retro label appears...

Vintage Video: Mrs. Fanny Smunt

Who Knew The Old Brewery Went Green

Ever thought of building a house out of recycled wood from the vats at the old Narragansett brewery? Well South Mountain Company on Martha's Vineyard certainly did. While reading the article, "For The Love Of Plants," in Martha's...

Projo On Garrahy And 'Gansett

M. Charles Bakst: Hi -- Neighbor! Joe Garrahy and Gansett Sunday, August 21, 2005 When I saw recently that an entrepreneur is setting out to revive Narragansett Beer, I immediately thought of former Gov. J. Joseph Garrahy, who...

'Gansett, A Part Of New England's Heritage

The Valley Breeze, November 5, 2009 Goodbye, Mayor I suppose I first became interested in politics when I noted one of my dad's best childhood friends, Kevin Coleman, was the mayor of Woonsocket and running for governor. He...

Classic Ads, Signs And Photos

By. Jim Crooks One of my favorite parts of my job as Narragansett’s sales & marketing guy over the past 4+ years has been receiving all of the e-mails with pictures from Gansett days gone by. Often, they...

Vintage Friday: 'Gansett Candle Holders

Looking to add the perfect finishing touch to your in-home 'Gansett bar? Or perhaps you need a source of inspiration before embarking on your own 'Gansett-shrine-building journey. Whatever your need, these vintage Narragansett candle holders should do the...

More Nichols and May for 'Gansett!

We've been loving these old TV spots that Nichols and May did for 'Gansett back in the 50s, so here's another one for you! Enjoy. (And if you haven't already done so, check out how Steinski sampled Nichols...

Vintage 'Gansett/Sox Banners

You still have three days left to bid on these vintage 'Gansett/Sox banners, which serve as a poignant reminder of both how far we've come (back in Fenway!) and how far we still have left to go (bringing...