Unless otherwise noted, all events are held at Smith's Castle, 55 Richard Smith Drive, North Kingstown, R.I. Some events require registration in advance. Please phone the business office, 401-294-3521, for details. Saturday 20, 2010 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Cocumscussoc Association Annual Meeting At the new Beechwood Center for Life Enrichment 44 Beach Street, Wickford All Month Daniel B. Updike Local History Exhibit North Kingston Free Library February 14, 2010 marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Daniel Berkley Updike, founder of Merrymount Press (Boston) and grandson of Wilkins Updike, the last of the Updikes to own Smith's castle. This exhibit will display a sampling of Updike's most significant publications relating to Rhode Island genealogy and local history. Saturday 1 & Sunday 2, 2010 Noon-4:00 p.m. Opening Weekend - Bridge to the Past The 17th century era of the Cocumscussoc trading posts of Richard Smith and Roger Williams is recalled. Re-enactors and sutlers from around the region lend an air of authenticity to the festivities. Presented in collaboration with the Roger Williams National Memorial. Saturday 19, 2010 (rain date June 20) Noon-4:00 p.m. Strawberry Festival Savor Smith’s Castle’s celebrated strawberry shortcake and pay homage to the humble wild strawberry—a favorite of the early colonists and the native Narragansett. Enjoy a day filled with fun family entertainment. Saturday 16, 2010 (rain date October 17) Noon-4:00 p.m. Colonial Harvest Festival Experience the days of the 18th century corn husking festivals when the Updike family of Smith’s Castle presided over one of the largest of the Narragansett Plantations. Savor homemade seasonal treats and enjoy live entertainment. Saturday 4 & Sunday 5, 2010 Noon-4:00 p.m. Christmas at the Castle The halls of Smith’s Castle are decked in period fashion for a celebration of Christmas past. Nibble on home baked treats, sip hot mulled cider, and enjoy live music from an earlier era.