Charlestown is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States.

It was in turn divided and the part north of the Pawcatuck River became the town of Richmond in 1747.

The town is bordered by Westerly on the west; Richmond on the north; and Hopkinton on the northwest; and South Kingstown on the east.

In 2011, Charlestown became the first municipality in the United States to pass a ban on any size or type of electricity-generating wind turbines.

Miles of secluded, unspoiled, sandy beaches offer visitors a chance to enjoy many outdoor activities or just some relaxation under the sun.

Burlingame State Park and Campground is entirely contained inside the town of Charlestown.

The campground is 3,100 acres of rocky woodland that surrounds Watchaug Pond in Charlestown.

Activities at the park include 755 campsites, fishing, swimming, picnicking, boating and hiking.

[13] The Charlestown, RI Chamber of Commerce holds an annual seafood and lobster festival in the first week of August.

[14] The Seafood Festival has been named one of the Top 100 Events in America by the American Tour Bus Association in 1988, 1996 and 2008.