History

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The Arch

The arch at Rocky Point State Park is one of the last remnants of the amusement park.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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Rocky Point Renewal

A band of community members led the charge to preserve the former park for all to enjoy.

Lauren Clem,

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The Chronicler

Filmmaker David Bettencourt recalls the making of his documentary, You Must Be This Tall: The Story of Rocky Point Park.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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The Namesake

The grandson of ‘Mr. Rocky Point’ dishes on his family’s legacy — and the famous chowder recipe.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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The Rocky Point Jingle

You’re all invited to learn the story behind everyone’s favorite summertime song.

Kaitlyn Murray,

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The Memorabilia Man

Sean McCarthy never stepped foot inside Rocky Point, but that doesn’t stop him from being obsessed with the amusement park.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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The Shore Diner Hall

More than 3,500 could fit inside the so-called world’s largest shore dinner hall at Rocky Point.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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Rocky Point Rides

Learn the stories behind the park's biggest attractions, from the Corkscrew to the House of Horrors.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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Rocky Point Timeline

The history of Rocky Point goes back as far as the eighteenth century.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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A Closer Look at Spite Tower in Little Compton

The three-story structure has inspired local gossip and speculation for more than a century.

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