94, is the nation's oldest town house still used for town meetings. Foster is also the home of Swamp Meadow Covered Bridge , Rhode Island's only covered bridge on a public road. Antiques, country furnishings, gourmet food and penny candy are available. Closed Monday through Wednesday. It is now a living museum with artisans demonstrating crafts of ancestors, including spinning, weaving, quilting and rug hooking.
Crafts are for sale in the restored country store.
The site is also the headquarters of the Gocester Heritage Society and a visitor center. Open by appointment. Farm equipment used from 1870 to 1915 and farming exhibits are shown in the restored ice house. Open year round. The original North Providence Town Hall 2226 Mineral Spring Avenue, contains the old North Providence town jail.