Top Rhode Island Plantation Tours

Learn 3 eras of American history in this one-hour walking tour on the grounds of Smith’s Castle, even when the museum is closed! Bring your smartphone and meet the FreshMaps team to get your “digital clue packet” (app download and internet access required). Visit this colonial American treasure, built in 1678, and learn its rich history from pre-colonial times to today. Our digital story map delivers videos at several points around the property, then offers “challenges” – trivia, puzzles, and mini games that make learning history fun! You’ll learn about: – pre-colonial indigenous culture – early colonial trading & gardening – King Philips War stories – Revolutionary War connections – Renovations through the years to this small house museum