The Cocumscussoc Association
Smith's Castle is a non-profit,501(c)(3) National Historical Site dedicated to preserving and sharing four hundred centuries of Rhode Island history. Proceeds from tours, events, membership and donations directly support the care and preservation of this special place.
If you have visited and would like to help support our mission, or become a part of our community, we invite you to consider becoming a member. Please visit our membership section to learn more. Donations of any amount are always welcome, deeply appreciated and serve to keep history alive.
The Cocumscussoc Association serves as the steward of Smith’s Castle and the historic site, Cocumscussoc, preserving, maintaining and interpreting the site and its history for the benefit Rhode Islanders, visitors and future generations.
Mission
"Smith's Castle will focus on teaching people the history of Rhode Island's development through three eras: Native American days, early colonial days, and the plantation era. Our teaching will be supported by physical evidence of Rhode Island history that is connected to Smith's Castle”