Portsmouth, Rhode Island War Memorials

Patriots Park in Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Patriots Park

4.5

Portsmouth, RI 02871, USA

(401) 683-3255
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Hours:

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

About This Memorial

Patriots Park commemorates the Battle of Rhode Island during the Revolutionary War, designated as a National Historic Landmark. It honors the 1st Rhode Island Regiment and specifically memorializes the first Black slaves and freemen who fought in this historic battle. The site features a memorial and marks the location of Bloody Run Brook where the First Black Militia engaged in combat. Its purpose is to preserve the memory of this significant Revolutionary War engagement and the diverse participants who shaped its outcome. The park serves as a tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those involved in the August 29, 1778 battle.

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Reviews

6/15/2019

"These a Pokemon stop here first of all. But really it's a nice quiet place to pause if your heading somewhere. Historical significance and the wonderful memorial are also to reason to visit if you're a local."