Our History

Bristol is a town in the historic county seat of Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States. Bristol, a deepwater seaport, is named after Bristol, England. Until 1854, Bristol was one of the five state capitals of Rhode Island. Major industries include boat building (and related marine industries), manufacturing, education, and tourism. Bristol is the proud home of Roger Williams University, which is named after Rhode Island’s founder.

Settlement and Early History of Bristol

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Bristol Archives & Manuscripts Online

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4th of July Celebrations

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East Bay Bike Path

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National Historic Landmarks

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Bristol Christmas Festival

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Census Information

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Rhode Island Historical Sites

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Contact Us

Town Hall Address: 10 Court Street, Bristol, RI 02809
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
Phone: (401)-253-7000