In Memory of Little Bett Traditional Cache
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In Memory of Little Bett -
Died 1826 - Chepachet, Rhode Island
It happened on the night of May 24, 1828. Little Bett, a 12 year old elephant, and her trainer Hachaliah Bailey had just put on a show in Chepachet and were crossing the only bridge out of town. Suddenly shots rang out from a nearby gristmill. Little Bett was cut down instantly in a blizzard of musket fire. She never had a chance. The next day her carcass was skinned on the spot and the hide was shipped to the Boston Museum.
Seven men were eventually found responsible for the shooting and two of them were dropped from the Masonic Order for their deed. For 150 years most were mum about Little Betts murder until Chepachets historian persuaded the Rhode Island General Assembly to proclaim May 25, 1976 "Elephant Day". On that occasion the citizens placed a commemorative plaque on the bridge to mark the spot where Little Bett had fallen.
Another bit of Rhode Island lore...
Plan a day to find the other caches in the area, grab lunch go antique shopping!
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