Hale House Open for the Season

Historic Hale House 2625 Commodore Perry Hwy, South Kingstown, RI, United States

Our 2024 season will feature “Demon Rum: Rhode Island's Rum Trade, Temperance, and Prohibition.” We are open Wednesdays through Labor Day from 1:00-4:00 and by appointment. Call 401-830-4677 or email halehouseri@gmail.com to schedule an appointment.

Hale House Open for the Season

Historic Hale House 2625 Commodore Perry Hwy, South Kingstown, RI, United States

Our 2024 season will feature “Demon Rum: Rhode Island's Rum Trade, Temperance, and Prohibition.” We are open Wednesdays through Labor Day from 1:00-4:00 and by appointment. Call 401-830-4677 or email halehouseri@gmail.com to schedule an appointment.

Rum Running Trade in Rhode Island

Historic Hale House 2625 Commodore Perry Hwy, South Kingstown, RI, United States

The Eighteenth Amendment, or Prohibition, was passed in 1919, and with it rum- running sprang up in Rhode Island waters. The Coast Guard received resources to combat the illegal smuggling and those rum-runners responded in kind with unique tactics and adaptation of recreational watercraft to protect and expand their business. In this presentation Astrid Drew … Continued

Hale House Open for the Season

Historic Hale House 2625 Commodore Perry Hwy, South Kingstown, RI, United States

Our 2024 season will feature “Demon Rum: Rhode Island's Rum Trade, Temperance, and Prohibition.” We are open Wednesdays through Labor Day from 1:00-4:00 and by appointment. Call 401-830-4677 or email halehouseri@gmail.com to schedule an appointment.

Hale House Open for the Season

Historic Hale House 2625 Commodore Perry Hwy, South Kingstown, RI, United States

Our 2024 season will feature “Demon Rum: Rhode Island's Rum Trade, Temperance, and Prohibition.” We are open Wednesdays through Labor Day from 1:00-4:00 and by appointment. Call 401-830-4677 or email halehouseri@gmail.com to schedule an appointment.

Banish the Demon Rum: History of RI’s Temperance and Prohibition

Historic Hale House 2625 Commodore Perry Hwy, South Kingstown, RI, United States

Heather Kisilywicz from the Steamship Historical Society of America will speak on the history of Rhode Island’s Temperance and Prohibition. Reservations suggested as seating is limited. RSVP HERE!

Hale House Open for the Season

Historic Hale House 2625 Commodore Perry Hwy, South Kingstown, RI, United States

Our 2024 season will feature “Demon Rum: Rhode Island's Rum Trade, Temperance, and Prohibition.” We are open Wednesdays through Labor Day from 1:00-4:00 and by appointment. Call 401-830-4677 or email halehouseri@gmail.com to schedule an appointment.