Coventry

South County is home to Rhode Island's largest town, Coventry, with an area of 65 square miles which was purchased from the Narragansett Indian Tribe. Steeped in history, Coventry's most famous citizen, General Nathanael Greene, at the age of 33 served as the youngest second-in-command to General George Washington during the Revolutionary War. Tour his homestead that was restored and refurbished in the period style. Walk, bike or roller blade on the paved path along the Coventry Greenway or the Trestle Trail from Coventry to Connecticut.

Pie Season in South County

A boy doesn't have to go to war to be a hero; he can say he doesn't like pie when he sees there isn't enough to go around. ~E.W. Howe It wasn’t that long ago that baking pies was... Read More

Spotlights

While in Southern Rhode Island, visit Summit Village, a picturesque setting of colonial homes, village churches, stone walls, gardens and the Summit General Store. There is so much to do, so bring the family and enjoy the adventure of Coventry!

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