"PAWTUXET VILLAGE.....MY HOME" Pawtuxet by Pawtuxet

Pawtuxet Travel Guide: 69 reviews and 174 photos

Colonial homes,music,parade,holidays,encampment !!

Newport would be down the bay at about 12 o'clock in the aerial view. I live at about 3 o'clock .... the falls from the Pawtuxet River would be in the right hand lower corner and if you continued up the bay heading north... you would come into the Port of Providence. Pawtuxet Cove and the village are protected by the peninsula you see sheltering us...known as Pawtuxet Neck .. with homes looking into the cove or out to the Bay.

Old New England Village

Pawtuxet River Falls

Pawtuxet is one of the oldest villages in New England and we still live a "village life" here. People recognize one another in the shops, we do things as a community (even tho we are part of two different municipalities) and folks here feel fortunate to have found this place - if they didn't grow up here.
I moved around the country before I realized how special this little place really is. We work to keep it that way. We are aggressive protectors of our environment, our historic buildings, and our way of life. I hope you will get a good "feel" for the place from my presentation here. Come to visit sometime. Don't expect bright lights and exciting blockbuster things to do... but be prepared to be very comfortable and warmly greeted.

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~ PAWTUXET ~ our old homestead

1800

Our homestead pictured in the 1800's...probably following some "modernizations" of the house. We retain many of its original features, but it also exhibits a little bit of each generation who have been here since 1770, when it was built by an original Pawtuxet Ranger.

So THAT is what it means!! :-)
People ask me about my "name" on VT. It comes from the indian word meaning "little falls". We have a Pawtuxet River which empties into Pawtuxet Cove, then into Narragansett Bay and finally the Atlantic Ocean. Our village is known as Pawtuxet Village, but it is not an official entity. We straddle the cities of Warwick and Cranston. The river divides the cities.The sign at the river bank says "PAWTUXET RIVER ONE OF THE BOUNDS OF PROVIDENCE MENTIONED IN THE INDIAN DEED TO ROGER WILLIAMS" Now think about that...a deed. Roger Williams did NOT steal this land. Williams founded the state for religious freedom. He was pretty radical. Many of us still are!

Pros and Cons

Pros:A village with a past....
Cons:No national chain stores...No bright lights...
In a nutshell:A growing, changing village that stays the same...

Intro Updated May 21, 2012
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Walk the waterfront..sail a boat..watch the birds - Pawtuxet

Walk the waterfront..sail a boat..watch... Local Customs (6)

The cove on the northern edge of the village is called Stillhouse Cove. So named because the 1700's saw a lot of rum... more travel advice

Trolley car to Rhodes...goin dancin! - Pawtuxet

Dancing in a vintage ballroom Nightlife (5)

Rhodes on the Pawtuxet is quite a large ballroom which has been a popular dance hall since the era of the big band... more travel advice

Sailing lessons, S boat... Things to Do (11)

We are historically a nautical community from the time of the triangular trades and large masted sailing ships. Today... more travel advice

Time for a Hay Ride! Local Customs (6)

Our Pawtuxet Village Association teamed up with the Farmers' Market, the Friends of the Pawtuxet, Johnson & Wales... more travel advice

Favorites (8)
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Off The Beaten Path (7)
See All varied eras of gardening, fences....
Restaurants (2)
See All My morning coffee at Little Falls

Travelogues (3)

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Comments (64)

Yaqui Sep 29, 2011 at 5:27 AM Report Abuse

You live is such a fantastic place of character and charm. The history of your home town is so fascinating. Your writings show how proud of it you are! Lovely page!
hunterV Mar 28, 2010 at 1:38 AM Report Abuse

Hi, Janet! Thanks for your great story and pictures!
flora1 Jan 5, 2010 at 5:03 PM Report Abuse

Never realized what a charming village you live in! It must be difficult to leave to go on your travels, and so good to come home to!
tiabunna Dec 22, 2009 at 3:34 AM Report Abuse

Back to check the latest updates to this charming page, Janet. Sailing lessons could be an interesting digression for you .... well, if not, maybe the social events. It really does seem a lovely place.
starship Oct 24, 2009 at 4:11 PM Report Abuse

Enjoyed your newest tips. Love the vintage postcards and reading about the Rhodes--I think I was meant to be from an earlier era!
deecat Oct 18, 2009 at 7:00 AM Report Abuse

Updates since 'o7. Your pride of your Home Town shows through as it should. Why ever leave to go elsewhere? You have it all here...architecture, natural beauty, a lovely home, great little shops, friends, and a caring community.
craic Oct 17, 2009 at 3:55 AM Report Abuse

what a great village - you must love living there
Beausoleil Sep 10, 2009 at 4:51 PM Report Abuse

What a beautiful home you have. When we first married (45 years ago) we lived in New London, CT and often went to Misquamicut beach in RI. Long way away now . . .
balhannah Sep 1, 2009 at 1:46 PM Report Abuse

You live in a gorgeous old home in a lovely area, what more could you wish for? That spider would probably give me nightmares for a while though! Would love to see the Gaspee parade, very interesting & entertaining, thanks for sharing.
ForestqueenNYC Jun 28, 2009 at 9:12 AM Report Abuse

Janet, Thanks for the birthday memory. Looking at that lovely photo of Pawtuxet Cove. What a charming little village you live in. Presently in Needham heading to Salt Lake City in August to see new grandchild. Haven't been to RI this trip.