Exploring Historic Block Island: From Prohibition to Hidden Treasures

Join Jenn as she explores Block Island, Rhode Island. This small island, home to around 1,000 residents but attracting 20,000 annual visitors, is rich in history and charm. Learn about the island's discovery by Adrian Block in 1614, its significant role in marine life including the inspiration for the movie 'Jaws', and its part in the Temperance Movement with the iconic Rebecca statue. Discover the island's unique culture with historic hotels, strong female energy, and the charming glass float contest. Wander through its quaint streets and uncover the hidden treasures of this picturesque 'pork chop' shaped island. 00:00 Introduction to Block Island 00:46 Historical Significance of Block Island 01:21 Rebecca Statue and Temperance Movement 02:58 Tourism and Historic Hotels 03:28 Strong Female Presence on Block Island 04:10 Glass Float Contest and Island Exploration 05:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @walkwithhistory   Enjoy this video? ⬇️⬇️ One link for all your History needs ⬇️⬇️ https://walkwithhistory.net/links/ 🙌🏻 Fun and free history resources 🎥 🎙 ********Want a more in-depth look? ********** 🎙Talk With History Podcast🎙 https://www.talkwithhistory.com/listen *************************************************** 🎥GEAR USED FOR VIDEOS https://kit.co/WalkWithHistory/walk-w... 🎶 Many music tracks by Audiio: https://audiio.com/partner?oid=1&affi... 🤯 70% off your first year of Audiio Pro with special code SAVE70 (some of the above links may be affiliate links. won't cost you more, but it may buy us a coffee so we can keep editing these history videos!) #history #historyeducation