Pettaquamscutt Historical Society Museum
The South County History Center, which formerly operated as the Pettaquamscutt Historical Society, is a nonprofit organization in Kingston, Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, United States, that preserves and interprets the material culture of South County through exhibits and study of archival, library and artifact collections. History of the center The South County History Center was founded in 1958 as the Pettaquamscutt Historical Society by South County, RI residents to encourage the study and appreciation of the history of the region; collect and preserve materials of historic interest; and preserve and mark local historical sites. In 2016, the organization revised its mission and began operating as the South County History Center as a reflection of the organization's new vision. History of the Old Washington County Jail The Old Washington County Jail, today the center's headquarters, was the location of the former Rhode Island Washington County Jail. The Old Jail, whic ...
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