Would YOU consider ADOPTING A CEMETERY?

In conjunction with Director of Parks and Recreation Barry Fontaine the Town of Narragansett, Evelyn Wheeler of Narragansett has embarked on a campaign to locate, clean up and and make the public aware of these Historic Cemeteries

There are 29 Narragansett documented cemeteries 5 of which have been moved to South Kingston or North Kingston. 8 have not been found.
Dating back to the the 1700's, they are an important part of Narragansett history and the family heritage of many Narragansett families. Most of the "residences" of these cemetery’s were the original inhabitants of Narragansett, known as "Planters" They farmed here, built houses, stores, railroads, shipping piers, etc.

Luckily , at present, there are 8 being taken care of by volunteers. That leaves 6 to be cared for. The Parks and Recreation Dept are trying to do it on a "time available" basis. We are asking local civic organizations, schools, individuals or families to help support the effort.

If you should happen to have one of the locations listed below in your neighborhood or near where you work, you can honor them by "adopting-a-spot" near you or pick a name of a pioneer and volunteer to help us spruce it up once or twice a year.

If interested contact Barry Fontaine at this web site or 782-0657. Or Evelyn Wheeler at eviewhee@verizon.net    or call 789-3503.