The Thomas Dambo Trolls in South County, RI Are Now Open!
The South County Tourism Council unveiled the first of two giant troll sculptures by internationally renowned Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo today in Ninigret Park in Charlestown. Erik Rock sits by Little Nini Pond in Ninigret Park and holds clues that will reveal the location of the second troll, Greta Granite. Greta is almost ready, […]
South County Tourism Council Premieres 2024 Destination Video and Marketing Campaign
The South County Tourism Council premiered their 2024 destination video and accompanying marketing campaign yesterday afternoon at a special screening at the United Theatre in Westerly. “This is South County, Rhode Island” showcases the quiet beauty of the region using striking imagery, ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) and a poetic voice over as well as […]
South County Tourism Council Invites You to a Ribbon Cutting for Danish Artist Thomas Dambo’s Trolls
Come see the unveiling of the first two of five planned trolls by internationally renowned recycle artist, Thomas Dambo in Ninigret Park The South County Tourism Council invites you to the official unveiling and ribbon cutting of the first two of five trolls by internationally acclaimed recycle artist Thomas Dambo. The first two trolls will be […]
Renowned Danish Recycle Artist Thomas Dambo Talks Trolls at the United Theatre
Thomas Dambo will take a break from building two giant trolls at Ninigret Park to give a public talk at the United Theatre on April 30th at 7PM. Presented by South County Tourism Council. World-renowned recycle artist Thomas Dambo will take the stage on April 30th at 7 PM at the United Theatre in downtown Westerly, RI […]
South County Tourism Council Brings Danish Artist Thomas Dambo’s Giant Trolls to Rhode Island
A pair of gentle giants will soon be erected in Ninigret Park as part of South County Tourism Council’s mission to bring more attractions and visitors to the area The South County Tourism Council is bringing big things to Rhode Island. By big things, we mean giant trolls made of recycled and reclaimed wood by […]
South County Tourism Council Brings Danish Artist Thomas Dambo’s Giant Trolls to Rhode Island
March 13, 2024, Charlestown, RI – The South County Tourism Council is bringing big things to Rhode Island. By big things, we mean giant trolls made of recycled and reclaimed wood by renowned Danish artist, Thomas Dambo. To start, two trolls will be unveiled in Ninigret Park in May 2024. More will follow, according to […]
South County Tourism Council Donates La Tuffolina Sculpture to Westerly
The South County Tourism Council will unveil their gift to Westerly tomorrow, Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 1PM at the Westerly Train Station. The 19th century bronze sculpture by Italian artist Odoardo Tabacchi was purchased by South County Tourism Council president, Louise Bishop on an online art auction website. “When I saw her, I felt like […]
Only a few days left to enter the South County Tourism Council’s Annual Photo Contest
Charlestown, R.I. There are only a few days left to enter the annual South County Tourism Council Photo Contest! Open to residents and visitors alike, the only requisite of the contest is that the photos are of South County – Charlestown, Coventry, East Greenwich, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, West Greenwich or […]
