Cumberland, Rhode Island
Diamond Hill Rd (Rt 114), 1 mile south of Rt 116
GPS coordinates:
Entrance 41.933396,-71.401799
Yellow Gate 41.935579,-71.405414
Memorial 41.93708,-71.405302
Take a photo of your rally flag with the above image.

During 1676, King Philip’s War was fought by settlers and Native Americans thoughout the woods of New England. In a particularly gruesome engagement and biggest defeat of colonial troops in the war, King Philip’s men killed 8 militiamen and their captain by skinning them alive.

After a long, painful death, they were beheaded and their heads mounted on stakes. So awful was this fight that locals believe this to be the most haunted battle sites in New England. The stone memorial was erected in 1676 and is believed to be the oldest veterans memorial in the United States.

Detailed directions: After arriving at the “Entrance” coordinates, go up the driveway bearing right to the Senior Center and park in the back lot. Look for the yellow guardrail/gate* and cross over into the field to the opening in the woods for the trail to the monument. Follow the trail to the monument, at the 2nd red >9 marker. A map is available for sale in the library (next to the Sr. Center) for 50 cents and Betty at the Reference Desk can provide you with more detailed directions, history and generally regale you with information if you'd like. The library also hosts 9 Men's Misery Talk & Walks guided by a reference librarian or local archaeologist & National Park Ranger with discussions about the monument and its history. Call the library (401-333-2552 ext 2) for the upcoming walk schedule.

*If you're unable to walk 200 yards, take a photo of your bike at the yellow gate.

Also in the area: Nearby you will find the site of the first successful cotton mill in the United States at Slater Mill, Jack McGee (RI’s first aviator) memorial and the Looff Carousel – the oldest stander carousel (a carousel featuring standing horses) in the world. The carousel has seasonal hours (weekends in the spring & daily in July/Aug) and might be a counterpoint to the Bushnell Carousel in Hartford or Fall River Carousel at Battleship Cove and a complement to the Carousel Museum in Bristol CT.

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Tour of Honor-New England is sponsored by Jim Hatch of Simsbury, CT.