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The Oaklawn Grange is a part of the historical Oaklawn village. The building is over one hundred years old and is now home of a non-profit organization that is run by a group volunteers from the community. The grange puts on a series of various events and fundraisers, most of the time during holiday seasons. For example around Halloween they have hayrides that ride around the area, and closer to Christmas time Santa rides to the grange on a fire engine and there is a ceremonial tree lighting in the nearby gazebo; these events are a ton of fun for younger kids. The Grange is also available to be rented out for private parties.
This historic farmhouse, built in 1754, is on the National Rochambeau Trail and is furnished with period antiques.
This mansion was built in the late 18th century by the Spragues, a well-to-do Cranston family. The mansion received additions in 1864, and it has been kept intact ever since. There are tours through the mansion, and the suggested price for these tours is $3 for children and $10 for visitors 12 and up. The tours mainly focus on the history and architecture of the building. There are rumors that the mansion is haunted, but that is not widely believed. This is considered one of America’s most haunted mansions” and it is open to the public for tours. Around Halloween each year they also hold an annual Ghost Party— playing on their reputation and the home’s history of tragedy to maintain a building of significant historic value. Sprague Mansion is definitely worth a visit for visitors and Rhode Island residents.