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Photo Gallery: Historic Site Opens On Morgan Avenue
The Johnston Historical Society and the Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy teamed up for a walk to Hipses Rock and a High Tea at the recently-renovated Mabel Sprague House.
A guided walk to Hipses Rock and a visit to the newly-renovated Mabel Sprague House on Morgan Avenue were held on Nov. 5, a collaboration between the and the Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy.
"The first guided walk came about because of Anthony Ricci buying the Mabel Sprague historical house on Morgan avenue and preserving it," explained Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy President Elli Panichas.
On the property is the Hipses Rock, which was deeded to the town at its creation in March, 1759, Johnston Historical Society historian Steve Merolla said.
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Park Ranger John McNiff, from the Roger Williams National Memorial, guided a free walk to the Hipses Rock for about 50 people and showed the visitors a copy of the 300-year-old deed from the city of Providence that mentions the rock as one of the landmarks in the original deed creating the town of Johnston
In the afternoon, Anthony Ricci opened the doors to the Mabel Sprague House and hosted a high tea to benefit the Johnston Historical Society.
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"I bought the Mabel Sprague House two years ago," said Ricci, adding the historical house was originally known as the Andrew Harris House. Built in 1768, the house has a total of 11 rooms.
There was also a short presentation at the high tea on the language of parasols by Carol Profughi, who traveled table to table to demonstrate how women "secretly" flirted with gentleman.
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