Coventry

English colonists first made Coventry their home in the early eighteenth century, when the town was a part of Warwick. The area that became Coventry expanded relatively slowly because it was so far from Warwick's center. However, by 1741, a sufficient number of farmers (about 100 families) had migrated to the region that they petitioned Rhode Island's General Assembly to establish their own town. The new town was given the name "Coventry" in honor of the English metropolis when the petition was approved.

In Kent Country, Rhode Island, Coventry is a charming small town that serves as a wonderful starting point for exploring the surrounding countryside. Visit the Paine House Museum and the General Nathanael Greene Homestead (also known as Spell Hall), which was built in 1770 and is now a museum, if you enjoy history. If you want to get away from history, you can go canoeing, hiking, and exploring in the pristine Maxwell Mays Wildlife Preserve or the Nicholas Farm Management Area Nature Preserve. You can also visit Briar Point's beach. The West Warwick Country Club is a place where golfers can play a round.

• Location: Rhode Island