Maybe you’ve been planning to come to the island for a while, or maybe you just decided to come ten minutes ago (you spontaneous thing, you!). Either way, you’re going to need to bring a few things. We put our heads together and came up with a few things we think will serve you well whether you’re staying for a day or ten days or the whole summer.
Memorial day is a chance to reconnect with our values and our history by taking the time to honor those who fought and gave their lives for the ideals that we hold so dear. It started out as Decoration Day way back in 1868 after the American Civil War and it was established as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers. Originally, it was observed on separate days—one for Confederates and one for Union. Since then the dates have merged into what we all now know as Memorial Day. It’s even come to mark the beginning of the summer season just like Labor Day marks the end.
“It was a big project, but commerce marched on as the work was done — the ferries never missed a beat and the schedule was never compromised. The boats came in and the boats left on time — one of life’s certainties in Point Judith.”
