Glocester

“From Grapes to Glass”

Mulberry Vineyards is a family-owned business. David and Melissa Wright demonstrate how wine grapes are grown, harvested, pressed, and bottled in their weekend-hobby-turned-business in Chepachet.

“The Purple Cat”

Established long before the Boston pub “where everybody knows your name,” The Purple Cat restaurant was the place to go where patrons would invariably run into friends and neighbors. Rose Lavoie — the heart and soul of the former local landmark — shares her memories about those who frequented “The Cat” over the years. Rose also describes the work ethic gleaned by her children in the family-owned business, and how her extended family worked as wait staff.

“Chepachet of Yesteryear”

Town historian Edna Kent paints a vivid picture of the Chepachet of yesteryear, including how fires ravaged a good portion of Chepachet and how the townsfolk rebounded.

“The Bates Family”

The Bates’ land in West Glocester has been in the family for nine generations, beginning with settlers who accompanied Roger Williams to Rhode Island. This ancestral continuity is a source of great pride for them. In the segment, Barbara Bates shares her mother’s wisdom: “It’s terribly important to learn about your ancestors so you don’t go through life thinking you were self-made.”

“The Tavern on Main”

What would a visit to Glocester be without stopping by the Tavern on Main? Tom D’Agostino recounts the legends of the haunting of this historic restaurant. Waiters and patrons also describe their “spirited” encounters with flying objects and bizarre behavior.