Dutch Island: Pasture, Fortress, Park


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ClassGraphic Little 102-acre Dutch Island, in the center of the Narragansett Bay’s West Passage, has played a changing role in the area’s history since the earliest inhabitants appeared around Narragansett Bay, possibly as long as 12,000 years ago. In this class, we will learn about the first settlers on the island, the arrival of Europeans, and events from colonial times into the 19th century, when Dutch Island became an integral element in the coastal defenses of Rhode Island. We will explore rare visuals of ancient artifacts and take a visual tour of the island, now a state nature preserve. Also included is the colorful story of the Dutch Island Lighthouse, its keepers, and its continuing role as an aid to navigation.
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1 Session(s)
Tue

Location
OLLI

Instructor
Brian Wallin 

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$15.00

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Monday, December 8, 2025 @ 12:00 AM

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Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
12/9/2025 Tue 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Kingston, OLLI  Map Brian Wallin  ClassRoom

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Dutch Island: Pasture, Fortress, Park
ID: 1759

12/01/25 - 12/01/25
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1 session

Location
OLLI

Instructor
Brian Wallin

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