RI, USA
Gaspee Affair Monument
Monument
A monument near Gaspee Point commemorating the June 9, 1772 burning of HMS Gaspee. The event is celebrated annually in Warwick with the Gaspee Days festival, including a parade and reenactment. The monument marks one of the most significant acts of colonial resistance before the better-known events of 1773–1775.
Visiting Today
Address
Gaspee Point, Warwick, RI 02886
Hours
Open daily
Admission
Free