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Heroism of Young Ida Lewis: Lighthouse Keeper of Rhode Island (Part 1)

Rhode Island’s Most Famous Teenage Heroine: Ida Lewis Since Lime Rock was surrounded by water with a constant current, the only way to reach the mainland was by boat. In the mid-19th century, it was highly unusual for a woman … Continue reading

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