RI 250 - Warwick

Warwick Quest – Rebellion

Long before the first shots of Lexington and Concord, rebellion ignited in Rhode Island. In 1772, the burning of the British ship Gaspee sent a clear message: the colony would no longer quietly submit to imperial control.

This Quest takes you to Gaspee Point, Stillhouse Cove, and the historic streets of Pawtuxet Village—where outrage turned into action and resistance became celebration. Discover how one daring night helped light the fuse of revolution and why Warwick proudly remembers it during today’s Gaspee Days.

The RI250 Warwick Quest is part of the RI250 Quest series of scavenger hunts designed to help RI residents and visitors explore the fascinating stories of Rhode Island's role in the American Revolution! Warwick is one of eight Rhode Island towns and cities where explorers step into the lives, conflicts, and choices that shaped a colony on the brink of independence.

Guided by FreshMaps technology, each Quest blends map-based scavenger hunts, short-form video storytelling from local historians, and interactive trivia, puzzles, and mini-games. Along the way, you’ll unlock stories that matter, earn points, and discover how Rhode Island’s revolutionary spirit helped shape the nation!