Fox Point

As a result, many Cape Verdeans emigrated to other parts of the world, including Providence.

There, they settled in an area called Fox Point, East Providence's southern peninsula, which is sandwiched by the Seekonk and Providence rivers.

The Cape Verdeans found work on the docks or in factories.

They built a reputation for being hardworking, reliable, cooperative, and tolerant of labor conditions.

We know that he didn't stay in school very long, dropping out in the eighth grade around 1939.

This wouldn't have been uncommon for the time, as the country was just emerging from the Great Depression, and many families relied on children to contribute to the household income.

By this time, Tilly was almost certainly performing odd jobs around Fox Point and making money when and where he could.

He had two younger siblings, a sister Barbara and a brother Anthony.

Track 15 is having a harvest festival this weekend at Union Station Friday through Sunday, and you can swing by, and the kids can paint some pumpkins.

On Saturday afternoon for the adults, Narragansett Brewing Company over on Fox Point is having its High Neighbor, uh, National Neighbor Day, so you can actually bring your pet this time.

Usually you're not allowed to bring your, your pet to Narragansett.

You can bring your pet for a portrait and, uh, get, uh, some cool stuff from the Providence flea artists.