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 23, 2008 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Cocumscussoc Association Annual Meeting At North Kingston Free Library Saturday 3 & Sunday 4, 2008 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 10, 2008 Noon-3:00 p.m. Historic Sites Coalition - free day - Statewide Saturday 10, 2008 2:00 p.m. Slavery in South County Lecture by Tim Cranston At North Kingston Free Library Saturday 31, 2008 10:00 a.m. Herbal Container Gardens and Indoor Winter Containers Lecture by Cheryl Cadwell Saturday 21, 2008 (rain date Sunday 22) 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 18, 2008 (rain date Sunday 19) 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 6 & Sunday 7, 2008 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.