Established in 1680 and incorporated in 1746, the Town of Bristol is the seat of Bristol County, Rhode Island. The deepwater seaport is named for Bristol, England. The first battle of King Philip's War took place in the area that is now Bristol in 1675. Following the conclusion of the war, the town was settled in 1680, as part of the Plymouth Colony, and was named the shire town of Bristol County when the county was created in 1685.
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Bristol Warren Regional School District
BWRSD is a public school administrative district, headquartered in Bristol, Rhode Island, and operating four elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school, each of which are reviewed here, with school calendars, locations, and contacts.
http://bw.k12.ri.us/
Bristol, Rhode Island's Fourth of July Celebration
The Town of Bristol has hosted a July 4th celebration each year since 1785, billed as the oldest continuous celebration in the country. The history of the event is highlighted, with photographs of past events and schedules of upcoming events, its sponsors, officers, and committees.
http://www.july4thbristolri.com/
Knights of Columbus Bristol Council 379
The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization for Catholic men, eighteen years of age and older. An overview of the council meeting in Bristol, Rhode Island is presented, with membership information, announcements, schedules, and contacts.
http://www.kofc379.org/
RWU is a private, co-educational, liberal arts university in Bristol, Rhode Island. Its academic, athletic and student life programs are reviewed, and its admissions policies are stated.
http://www.rwu.edu/
Comprised of three stone and brick buildings, Stone Harbour offers eighty-one custom residences and a thirty-nine slip marina with a pedestrian boardwalk. The properties are described and shown in photographs, along with real estate opportunities, directions, and contacts.
http://www.stoneharbourbristol.com/
The official web site for the Rhode Island town features an overview of the municipal government, including its council, administrative offices, boards and commissions, and its several departments and services. A community calendar is also posted.
http://www.bristolri.us/
