Washington County
attractions include Gilbert Stuart's Birthplace and History Museum,
Smith's Castle History Museum, South Country Living History Museum,
the Westerly Armory and others. The largest memorial to service
members in the country was erected between 1901 and 1902.
The museum displays military and
community memorabilia and is home to the Westerly Band. Other
attractions include the Washington County Fair, the largest fair in
Rhode Island.
Area colleges and universities include the
University of Rhode Island, the Community College of Rhode Island, New England
Institute of Technology, Rhode Island College, Providence College and others.
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Hospitals and medical centers near Hope Valley
include Westerly Hospital, South County Hospital and Eleanor Slater Hospital.
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