New England 2018 Day 3

September 30

Rhode Island State Capitol, Providence, Rhode Island

Rhode Island State Capitol, Providence
Another view of the building.
Close up view of the dome.

Downtown Providence, Rhode Island

Providence skyline from Waterplace Park.
Downtown Providence

Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island

Brown University Van Sickle Gate.
The main gates are opened to the inside of the campus on the first day of the school year, then closed until the last day, when they are opened to the outside, symbolizing the students entering the world. Other colleges may have similar gates and closings, but Brown is the first one I have read about.
Carrie Tower at Brown University.

Gilbert Stuart Birthplace, North Kingstown, Rhode Island

American artist Gilbert Stuart was born here in 1755. During his life he painted over 1000 people, including each of the first six presidents. His most famous painting was his “Unfinished Portrait” of George Washington. The picture of George Washington on the one dollar bill is Stuart’s painting.

Jamestown, Rhode Island

Historic Jamestown Windmill
Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge
Narragansett Bay, and the Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge.

Newport, Rhode Island

Welcome to Newport sign.
Newport Tower
Interestingly, there is some question about when this tower was built. There are those who believe it was built in the 17th century, or the 15th century, or built by aliens (conspiracy theorists)! Look up Newport Tower. 
Statue of Commodore Matthew C. Perry, an American naval leader who fought in the war of 1812 and the Mexican-American War, and he also was instrumental in opening relations between the United States and Japan. He was a Newport native.
St. Mary’s Church
Jacqueline Bouvier and Senator John F. Kennedy were married in this church in 1953. Kennedy would become our 35th president and serve from 1961 until he was assassinated in 1963 in Dallas, Texas.

International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport, Rhode Island

Entrance to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
(For you, Jessica!)
Tennis being played on grass.
Here is my new Rolex.
Inside the Tennis Hall of Fame.

We go sailing on Narragansett Bay!

We sailed on the 80-foot schooner Aquidneck. Our experience sailing on the Narragansett Bay was incredible! It was so relaxing, the weather was perfect – sunny and 70 with a little breeze. The water was calm. The sailing just rocked us back and forth. Just a great two hours of relaxation and enjoying another slice of God’s vast and diverse creation!

We boarded the Aquidneck to go “sightsailing”.
Captain Kevin
Raising a sail.
Narragansett Bay
This ship was in Newport as a stop on a New York-to-Newfoundland cruise.
This boat is similar to the Aquidneck.
This yacht is in the class of yacht that was winning America’s Cup races in the 1960’s.
Fort Adams. Construction started during the War of 1812, but it took so many years to complete, it was already obsolete!
Clingstone.
This house was built on a rock to withstand storms. It is currently being restored.
This boathouse was featured in The Great Gatsby movie.
This house was the home of Jacqueline Bouvier, who would go on to marry John F. Kennedy in Newport. Their wedding reception was held at this house. Later, President Kennedy used this house as his “Summer White House”.
Sunday afternoon on Narragansett Bay.
Sunday afternoon on Narragansett Bay.
Castle Hill Lighthouse.
Sunday afternoon on Narragansett Bay aboard the schooner Aquidneck.
Sunday afternoon on Narragansett Bay.

The Breakers, Newport, Rhode Island

In the late 19th century, the financial and social elite families of the nation had magnificent mansions built in Newport. This era of American history is referred to as the Gilded Age, due to the rapid accumulation of wealth by the top leaders of new companies that developed during the Industrial Revolution. Oil, steel and railroad companies exploded into wealth creators for those men who led them. There are hundreds of these mansions in Newport, eleven of which are open for tours.

We went to The Breakers, which was the home of Cornelius Vanderbilt and his family. It was built in the late 1880s. The opulence is insane. We have many more pictures than are posted here. We will be happy to share offline.

The Breakers
This side faces the Atlantic Ocean.
This is the “outside living room” on the second floor, facing the Atlantic Ocean.
Ahhh. This is the life!
The Grand Staircase
Dining Room
Master Bedroom
Bathroom.
The bathtub was carved out of one single piece of solid marble. It made the water so cold that when it was put in hot, it cooled right away, so they had to remove the water and refill it three or four times until the water stayed warm!
The Kitchen, fully stocked!

Lizzie Borden House, Fall River, Massachusetts

Lizzie Borden took and axe,
and gave her mother forty whacks.
When she saw what she had done,
She gave her father forty-one.

Lizzie Borden House
Lizzie Borden was considered the primary suspect in the 1892 murder of her parents in this house. This was the original “Murder of the Century”. She was acquitted of the charges, and lived the rest of her life in this house without ever marrying, but always suspected to have literally gotten away with murder. This house is now a bed & breakfast, and it is really popular around Halloween.

Plymouth, Massachusetts

Inside this structure is the renowned Plymouth Rock.
The Pilgrims landed here in 1620!
The Jabez-Howland House, built 1667.
This is the only house left in Plymouth where Pilgrims actually lived.
Plimouth Grist Mill, 1633.
Statue of William Bradford, Governor of Plymouth Colony
Statue of Massasoit
“Great Sachem of the Wampanoags and Protector of the Pilgrims”
Monument marking the first burying ground for passengers of the Mayflower.
Sunset on Cape Cod Bay at Plymouth.
This is the Monument to the Forefathers.
I did not take this picture because it was too dark, but I did see it at twilight. Much taller than I expected, and really an impressive monument, even on the edge of darkness. It is 81 feet tall, and was built to honor the passengers of the Mayflower, and their ideals. The five figures represent Faith, Morality, Education, Law and Liberty.

Dinner in Plymouth, Massachusetts

We found highly-rated Lobster Hut.
Mary Jean’s first Lobster Roll ever. Best one she ever had! Awesome!