Friends of Hazard Castle

Welcome: President - John Shaw

Fun, family and community, it's that simple. Friends of Hazard Castle is a group of local residents and business owners who believed that something more needed to be done to raise awareness about the historic significance and importance of Hazard Castle and the Hazard family had on SOuth County. We needed to act fast in order to make sure we did not lose this historic gem for a second time. The goal remains the same to preserve the Castle to its previous glory. Community suport and hands on involvement is key to our success. Not to mention large financial stimulus from those who are able to give...Some people give financial support others volunteer, by lending some form of expertise.

Again we have the opportunity to do something great for the future of Narragansett, but it will take many of us to step-up, get involved and live up to the reputaion of the restort meca Narragansett was in a gilded age. Narragansett was built on farming, fishing and tourism (with a capital "T") if we are going to survive in soft economic times, we need to get back to our roots and do the right thing by working together. This is not the burden of anyone organization or person. Preserving Hazard and creating a educational property for the enrichment of our town, our state and tourism is the right thing to do...Now is the time to wake-up and get involved in your community. Join Friends of Hazard Castle and you will have a profound effect on future generations. Join FOHC Today!

Mission Statement

For the purpose of preserving the historic landmark Hazard Castle and the botanical grounds for future generations. The development of an appropriate use for promoting and enjoying sports of every kind and the arts. We will create an educational hospitality, community and business learning center that cultivates an environment for reflection and social intercourse, stimulating a path to positive educational, economical, social and business solutions for our local community and the world.

Time Line

• 2012 Cupcake Madness FOHC Welcomes 2,000 guests to The Narragansett Pier Ballroom
• October 2011 positive diologue begins
• August 2011 - Dioces enters Sales Agreement with Middle Bridge School, future uncertain all fund raising on hold.
• Summer 2011 Historic Lecture Series - Narragansett by the Sea, Jospeh Hazard Spiritualist
• July 9, 2011 2nd Annual 7M Road Race "Up Around the Bend"
• 2011 1st Annual Cupcake Madness Rocks the Towers with over 750 in atendence
• August 2010 1st Annual Best Burger & Beer Head2Head Food Challenge
• 6/24/2010Up Around the Bend 7 Mile Road Race & 1 Mile Kids Sprint through the Pier. Race Starts at 6 PM.
• 5/4/2010 Website Launch www.FriendsofHazardCastle.org
• 2/23/17/2010 FHC - Non-Profit7/2010 John Shaw presents concept @ The Towers
• December 2009 Conceptual Site Map
• February 2008 John Shaw Initial Castle Walk-Through w/Mike Deluca Narragansett Director Dept. Community Development
• John Shaw 2007 begins Continuous Concept Conversations & Info. Sharing w/Dr. Robert O'Neill founding member FOHC neighborhood watch histoirc preservation group
• Late 2006 Our Lady of Peace peaks the interest of John Shaw (Narragansett resident and business owner). Initial conversation with Chuck Carberry, Landscape Architect.

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