Pop quiz – which town in the United States has the oldest continuously celebrated Independence Day festivities? Yes, you and the title are right – it’s Bristol, Rhode Island! Which is just one of many fascinating historical facts about this charming waterfront town. The town is a deep water seaport named after Bristol, England with history dating back to 1620.

Today, the town is home to over 20,000 Bristolians and makes for a perfect destination for anyone looking to quench their history thirst. Here are three historical places we recommend you visit while in the area:

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The beauty of the town is that you can spend just one day and have enough time to fill it with historical visits. But, at the same time, you can spend an entire weekend and feel like it wasn’t long enough.

Have you ever visited Bristol, RI? What was your favorite piece of the town’s history?

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