Share your RI Revolutionary War-era stories for America's 250th

To share your story, visit forms.office.com/r/ix2zDstxru. You'll be asked to provide your name and contact information in ...
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What's the oldest settlement in Rhode Island? Here's the history

As Rhode Island's capital, Providence is well-known as the state's hub for food, arts and entertainment, but it's also the state's oldest town. Providence was founded by Roger Williams in 1636, making ...
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Rhode Islanders didn’t just burn the Gaspee, they torched British tea weeks before the American Revolution began

PROVIDENCE — While the Providence Tea Party may not get as much hype, it was the second major act of rebellion in Rhode Island leading up to the Revolutionary War. Occurring on March 2, 1775 — 48 days ...
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Rhode Island Black History art at Providence Place installed to invoke conversation, love

The "Dear, Love" installation is located inside the skybridge that connects the Omni Hotel and mall. Artist Alex Conlon said the work is a "tribute to the heartbeat of Rhode Island Black History." ...
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Providence City Council invites public to weigh in on ‘Mile of History’ project

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Community members are invited to a public hearing on Tuesday night to weigh in on a proposal to make repairs and upgrades to one of Providence’s most historic roadways, ...