Jamestown (pop. 5,600) is located on Conanicut Island in southeastern Rhode Island. Despite being burned by the British in 1775, the town features a number of old homes and buildings. There are also military attractions with three forts which were built to guard the mouth of Narragansett Bay.
The Jamestown Fire Department Museum was opened in 1959. The museum features a Lafrance Steam Fire Engine from 1894. Recently improvements to equipment make the museum an interesting place for visitors to view the equipment.
The Jamestown Museum is located in a 19th C schoolhouse. It features displays related to the history of the area including items from the 300-year-old Jamestown ferry system.
The Watson Farm in Jamestown was bought by Job Watson in 1789 and has been a functioning farm since that time. The original farm house was built in 1796 and is still occupied and off-limits to the public. The grounds are available for the public to explore.
Hours:
June 1 to October 15: 1pm-5pm; Closed: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
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Jamestown, Newport
