Colonial Domination in Barrington, RI
- Date Range
- 1621 – 1663
- Title
- Colonial Domination in Barrington, RI
- What occurred
- In 1621, the Pokanoket Tribe and and Plymouth colony signed a treaty that resulted in 5 years of peaceful relationships between the groups. After the death of Wampanoag leader Massasoit, chaos broke out and the King Philip War ensued. The colonials won and they took over the Sowams Heritage Area. Over the next 150 years Barrington among other towns was formed.
- Location
- Barrington, RI
- Student name(s)
- Helen Faulkner
