Local History

The Lincoln Public Library Local History page provides links to quality information concerning the history of Lincoln and Rhode Island.

Chase Farm
Chase Farm, officially known as Chase Farm Park, is one of Lincoln’s finest historical treasures. It consists of seventy acres comprised of fields, picnic sites, trails, gardens, and sled riding trails.

Eleazer Arnold House
The Eleazer Arnold House is a historical home  located on Great Road in Lincoln, RI.

Pictures of the Past - Great Road area 1926

Hearthside
The Hearthside is another historical home located on Great Road in Lincoln, RI.Ffind out more about the story behind this beautiful home.

Lincoln Woods
Among many of the jewels of Lincoln, Lincoln Woods is one that is rich with history as well as a center of outdoor fun.

Quaker Meeting House
The entire structure survives today on Great Rd. in Saylesville, where meetings are still held on a regular basis.

Selected Rhode Island Local History and Genealogy Sites:

Rhode Island Reading Room
"This section contains articles of genealogical and historic interest on Rhode Island in general, from old Rhode Island books and newspapers." 

Rhode Island History
Presents the history of Rhode Island as contained in the Rhode Island Manual. It has been updated by Elmer Cornwell, Professor of Political Science at Brown University.

A Short History of Rhode Island
Also includes historical maps and a timeline

Slavery in Rhode Island : The Economics of the Rhode Island Slave Trade 1709-1807

Earthquake History of Rhode Island
From the USGS National Earthquake Information Center

Naval History in Rhode Island
Discusses the long standing association between RI and the US Navy. Created by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, located in Newport, RI.

Rhode Island Lights
This site includes pictures and descriptions of Rhode Island lighthouses.

Rhode Island Cemeteries Database Home Page
Use the RI Cemetery Database Master Name Index to find names listed in the database as wellas cemetery locations and descriptions.

RIGenWeb
The RIGenWeb is another great resource for genealogists.

Rhode Island Bestlinx
Rhode Island Bestlinx has a wonderful history page which links to Rhode
Island historical accounts, documents, historical societies and biographies.

Rhode Island Historical Society
Locate information on the Society and its resources.

Genealogy Search Help for Google
This free site will help you use Google™ to research your genealogy. It will create different Google searches using tips or "tricks" that will likely improve your search results. The different searches will give you many different ways of using Google to find ancestry information on the Internet.