Rhode Island secures $1 million for America 250; other states have raised $20 million
As Rhode Island gets ready for America's 250th birthday, some wonder whether we're investing enough into the tourism ...
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The oldest town in Rhode Island played an important role in the country's early history
but was eventually banned from Massachusetts Bay Colony as a whole for his religious beliefs. Feeling old? 5 of the oldest places in Rhode Island you can still see today Originally fleeing from ...
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Pulitzer Winner Rick Atkinson to discuss the American Revolution at the Colony House
Rick Atkinson, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, is coming to Newport to talk about his latest book on the American Revolution. The event is happening on May 9 at the historic Colony House from 6 to ...
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No need for a compass. Here's why some RI towns have directions in their names
At that point, the Connecticut colony attempted to usurp portions of present-day Rhode Island, issuing a proclamation that ...
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No need for a compass. Here's why some RI towns have directions in their names
West Greenwich was originally part of East Greenwich. Smithfield was originally a single town that grew and broke into North Smithfield, as well as other townships. Despite its status as the ...