New England is a treasure house filled with many different types of spiritual, cultural, historical, and other resources. Included in this treasure trove are the various traditions that have come together to make up the fabric of life in this region. One such tradition is the holding of May Breakfasts in Rhode Island.
The first May Breakfast was held in 1867 at the then Old Quaker Meeting House (the first church in Cranston). It was held as a fund raising event to raise funds for a new building. The congregation is no longer her, but the idea has continued to develop. Now May Breakfasts are held by church communities, volunteer fire companies, and a variety of other non-profit organizations throughout the state.
For more information about the May Breakfasts of Rhode Island, please visit:
Quahog.org: May Breakfasts
Rhode Island Roads: The one true sign that Spring has arrived
New York Times: Rhode Island's May Breakfasts Keep Sizzling (15 April 1984)
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