Step into another world and a different time to discover the origins of Hog Island, an island off the coast of Rhode Island, the families who live there, and the community that grew from its founding.

About the Author

Joyce Fairchild Almeida has been a journalist over the years, writing articles for various newspapers. A writer at heart, she’s also belonged to various writing groups. For many years, she’s served on community and church boards.

Almeida currently resides in a historic home in New England, where she lives close to her children, Douglas and Rebecca. She still spends her summers at Hog Island, keeping the tradition alive.