I am planning to comefrom Seattle, WA to your area & my ancestors' stomping ground in June for a couple weeks. Are there some suggestions for cheaper lodging than I found in my good old standby, AAA book, as an example a 3* rated motel in Taunton for $130/night. I am sure there are cheaper nearby even if I come to & from outside Newport, Boston, or Providence where I will also research. Are there any genealogy society meeting in that area during period of June 1 to June 24? Are most of the court houses/libraries and state archives open at that time of year? Thanks, Paulette Edes Waggoner Researching Edes, Woodward, Baylies, Johnson, Crumley, McNulty