Originally part of Westerly, Richmond was incorporated as a separate town in 1747, bounded on the north by Exeter, on the west by the Wood River, the east by Exeter and South Kingston, and on the south by the Pawcatuck River. The villages of Alton, Arcadia, Carolina, Hope Valley, Kenyon, Shannock, Usquepaug, Woodville and Wyoming are located all or in part within the town of Richmond, Rhode Island.
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The Richmond, Rhode Island public library facility is located in the village of Carolina. Its location, hours of operation, schedule of programs and events, and contacts are featured. Online resources include access to library databases and downloadable electronic books.
http://www.clarklib.org/
HVES is a public PK-4th grade campus of Chariho Regional School District, located in the Richmond village of Hope Valley, Rhode Island. Driving directions are presented, along with a school calendar, staff directory, and registration data.
http://www.chariho.k12.ri.us/hv/
Rhode Island Scottish Highland Festival
The Scottish Highland Festival is hosted by the Washington County Fairgrounds in Richmond, Rhode Island each year. Schedule entertainment, piping and drumming, heavy athletics, highland dance, and other events are featured, along with a festival map.
http://www.riscot.org/
A campus of Chariho Regional School District, the public school campus offers an educational curriculum for students in pre-kindergarten through the fourth grade, located in the Richmond village of Wyoming, Rhode Island. Driving directions, contacts and schedules are featured.
http://www.chariho.k12.ri.us/ric/
Headquartered in the village of Wyoming, the RPD is the chief law enforcement agency for the Town of Richmond, Rhode Island. General information about Rhode Island and municipal law is presented, with an overview of the department, photographs, and contacts.
http://www.richmondpd.org/
Originally a stopover for stagecoaches passing through the area, the historic structure was renovated in 2001, and serves as a guest hotel in Wyoming, Richmond, Rhode Island. Its rooms, rates, policies, directions, and online reservations are featured.
http://www.stagecoachhouse.com/
Town of Richmond, Rhode Island
A history, overview and guide to the town is provided by its official web site, including contacts and information about municipal departments and services, maps, forms and publications.
http://www.richmondri.com/
Associated with the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 1 serves the Richmond, Rhode Island region. A meeting and activities calendar is posted along with information about adult and youth leaders, the basics of scouting, a camping guide, packing lists, an online store, and access to various forms.
http://www.troop1richmond.us/
The second generation family owned business offers outdoor equipment and apparel for all seasons, suitable for camping, backpacking, hunting, fishing, bird watching and kayaking, as well as work wear, casual wear and travel. Its inventory is highlighted, along with its location in Hope Valley, Richmond, Rhode Island.
http://www.ureoutfitters.com/
