Our Town
“Our Town” is a documentary project where neighbors and friends become filmmakers to tell the stories of their community, sharing the charm and character of Rhode Island’s towns and villages. Local storytellers and videographers are invited to choose their subjects, capturing a town’s unique history and culture from the perspective of those who know it best.
Heads up, Barrington! You’re our next stop for the “Our Town” documentary series. If you’re interested in participating or have questions, please get in touch with us at ourtown@ripbs.org.
The culture, history and legends of Rhode Island’s towns are rich and unique. Neighbors and friends of Jamestown bring a fresh perspective with stories that examine the Beavertail Lighthouse, Fort Dumpling, the Jamestown Community Theatre, the Jamestown Philomenian Library, the Jamestown Arts Center and more.
Neighbors and friends of South Kingstown, Rhode Island, share the local legends, history, and memoirs of the local community. Stories include the South Kingstown Library, the 300th Anniversary Celebration, Wakefield Village, Kinney Azalea Gardens, the South Kingstown Land Trust, and more.
The culture, history and legends of Rhode Island’s towns are rich and unique. Neighbors and friends of Little Compton bring a fresh perspective with stories that examine the Sakonnet Preservation, Sakonnet People, The Nature Conservancy, Hoo Hollow’s Horses, Olivia’s Rocks, and more.
Neighbors and friends of North Providence, Rhode Island, share the local legends, history, and memoirs of the local community. Stories include historic Fruit Hill, the North Providence Union Free Public Library, St. Mary’s Home for Children, Yacht Club Soda and more.
The culture, history and legends of Rhode Island’s towns are rich and unique. Neighbors and friends of East Greenwich bring a fresh perspective with stories that examine a local Four Minute Man, a formerly enslaved person who fought in the American Revolutionary War, a town-wide celebration of East Greenwich’s 300th birthday, historic Town Hall, the East Greenwich Free Library, the Clement Weaver House, Main Street and more.
The culture, history and legends of Rhode Island’s towns are rich and unique. Neighbors and friends of Cumberland bring a fresh perspective with stories that examine Cadillac Mills, the Arnold Mills Parade, Blackstone River, Phantom Farms, Franklin Farm, Geddes Family Farm, Diamond Hill boxing legends, Equi Evolution, the Valley Breeze, Lt. Robert Waugh, Ski Valley, the Cumberland Land Trust and the Cumberland Public Library.
The culture, history and legends of Rhode Island’s towns are rich and unique. Neighbors and friends of Scituate bring a fresh perspective with stories that examine Dexter Pond, the Gentian Garden Club, Gleaner Gardens, Herbert Howard Merritt, Jr., Hope Village, Lawton Farm, Seagrave Memorial Observatory, the State Police Museum, the Round family, the Scituate Art Festival, the Scituate Reservoir and the town clock.
Neighbors and friends of Middletown, Rhode Island, share the local legends, history, and memoirs of their local community. Stories include St. George’s School, the Norman Bird Sanctuary, Prescott Farm, the Restmere House, Sachuest Point, St. Columba’s Chapel, Middletown High, Middletown Public Library, the Church of the Holy Cross, iconic tourist spots, and an early history of the town.