The Roger Williams University Fund for Civic Activities awarded the First Congregational Church in Bristol a $2,500 grant in June, 2019, to design and install an historic interpretive marker in front of the Church, the first in a series of markers within the Sowams Heritage Area. Once completed following a review by the Bristol Historic and Preservation Society and the members of the Church Council, the installed 30 X 30″ marker will describe the first parsonage and meeting house as well as some of the historic objects in the Church museum. A sign now at the corner of High and Bradford Streets in front of the Church building documents the initial 1680 gathering date of the Church, now at its third location. Click here for a full description of the announcement.