Description
Incorporated in 1741, West Greenwich is the least densely populated and essentially the most heavily forested municipality in Rhode Island. Bountiful timber and streams provided raw materials and gear for mills and farms. In West Greenwich, photographs of beautifully rugged landscapes, with other people working and enjoying the land, show the spirit of the community. This spirit continues as of late, with residents’ efforts to preserve the city’s rural character at the same time as reworking into a brand new community. Brushes with fame come with a World War II flying ace, visits from President Eisenhower and the King of Nepal, a connection to the death of King Charles I, and a James Gang hanging. West Greenwich presents the entwined histories of other people and their land, within the historical context of a remote village moving into the 21st century.