BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260809T200000Z DTEND:20260809T210000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Summer Speaker Series: History of Weekapaug with Tom Boll DESCRIPTION:Enjoy passed canap s & wine while Tom Boll shares his insight on the rich history of Weekapaug. His extensive personal archive is a true treasure trove of historic images\, preserving the rich heritage and evolving story of Weekapaug. Through his dedication and passion\, Tom has helped keep the area's past alive for generations\, offering a visual history that is both rare and invaluable. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries\, Weekapaug began to develop as a summer resort destination. Families from nearby cities such as Providence and New York built summer cottages and large\, shingle-style homes along the coastline. The construction of these seasonal residences marked the transformation of Weekapaug from a sleepy agricultural community into a fashionable seaside retreat. Weekapaug's history is a testament to the resilience and spirit of its residents\, who have weathered storms and changes while maintaining a deep connection to their coastal heritage. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Enjoy passed canapé\;s &\; wine while Tom Boll shares his insight on the rich history of Weekapaug. His extensive personal archive is a true treasure trove of historic images\, preserving the rich heritage and evolving story of Weekapaug. Through his dedication and passion\, Tom has helped keep the area&rsquo\;s past alive for generations\, offering a visual history that is both rare and invaluable. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries\, Weekapaug began to develop as a summer resort destination. Families from nearby cities such as Providence and New York built summer cottages and large\, shingle-style homes along the coastline. The construction of these seasonal residences marked the transformation of Weekapaug from a sleepy agricultural community into a fashionable seaside retreat. Weekapaug'\;s history is a testament to the resilience and spirit of its residents\, who have weathered storms and changes while maintaining a deep connection to their coastal heritage. LOCATION:Weekapaug Inn\, The Meeting House UID:e.726.49052 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260415T101655Z URL:https://www.oceanchamber.org/events/details/summer-speaker-series-history-of-weekapaug-with-tom-boll-49052 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR