Local History Booklists and Resources

Use these links to find resources on many aspects of South Kingstown's history. "Digitized books" take you to full-text online editions. The "Booklists" feature fairly recent titles in our collections, and Reference staff at each of our library locations can guide you toward additional materials. 

 DIGITIZED LOCAL HISTORY BOOKS
The Hills of Matunuck by Carder Whaley
The Hazard Family of Rhode Islandby Caroline Robinson
The Early History of Narragansett. by Elisha R. Potter
History of Washington and Kent Counties, Rhode Island by J. R. Cole
The Forgery Connected with the Original Deed from Canonicus and Miantinomi to Roger Williams. by Sidney S. Rider
The Lands of Rhode Island As They Were Known to Caunounicus and Miantunnomu When Roger Williams Came in 1636: An Indian Map of the Principal Locations Known to the Nahigansets and Elaborate Historical Notes. by Sidney S. Rider