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Founded
by Samuel Gorton in 1642, Warwick
has witnessed the major events
of American history. Warwick
was decimated during King
Philip’s
War (1675-76) and was the site
of the first shot fired of the
American Revolution against the
British schooner Gaspee.
Warwick is also the home of revolutionary
war general Nathaniel Greene,
George Washington’s
second in command, and the Civil
War hero of the battle of Gettysburg,
General George Sears Greene.
Whether it is Warwick’s
rich military, nautical, or industrial
history, historians can find
a treasure-trove of information
within our heritage. The purpose
of this module is to provide
a database by which residents
can share their memories of Warwick
for genealogical and historical
purposes. From trips to the Oakland
Beach amusement park before the
hurricane of ’38
to life in the old Spring Green
School, this site will provide
enough space to share your memories
and your photographs as well.
For
more information on the history
of Warwick, visit our municipal
site by clicking on the 'History
of Warwick' link above.
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