Charlestown: A Brief History Of Its People And Land Settlement

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When: Thursday, April 24 at 6 pm
Where: Kettle Pond Visitor Center, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown
Who: Pam Lyons, President of the Charlestown Historical Society
What: Pam’s presentation will provide an overview of Charlestown’s land use history
Cost: Free

This presentation is sponsored by the Charlestown Land Trust (CLT) and is the fourth talk in their 2025 Speaker Series. The Land Trust plans more talks and events in the coming months. Check the CLT website for details at https://charlestownlandtrust.org/

The presentation will provide an overview of Charlestown’s land use history, from its Indigenous peoples and original stewards, including the Narragansett and Niantic, to European settlement in the 1600s, and its development over time. Learn how the town’s coastal environment has shaped its use and the lasting impact on the community today.

This is a free event, and everyone is welcome! No pre-registration needed.

The banner image is a photo of the train station in Carolina in 1899.