In this conversation with Dr. David Weed of the Sowams Heritage Area Project we discuss the history of the Pokanoket tribe of eastern Rhode Island and the pivotal role their tribe played in our nations history. Click here to listen to the 36-minute conversation on Apple Podcasts, and click here to view the conversation on YouTube. To learn more about the Sowams Heritage Area visit https://sowamsearlyhistory.org/

The history of Rhode Island is truly remarkable. The Story of Rhode Island is my humble attempt to tell you some of the stories about the people, places, and events that have made Rhode Island the state it is today. To learn more about the Story of Rhode Island Podcast visit www.storyofrhodeisland.com