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Did pirates really live in Rhode Island? Tales of life and death in Newport
Newport, and Rhode Island in general, have deep connections to some of the most infamous pirates of the Golden Age, including ...
ICE provides details on arrest that sparked protest at Rhode Island Hospital. What we know
PROVIDENCE – Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials identified the man whose detention sparked protests outside Rhode ...
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This Day in RI History: April 26, 1718, Esek Hopkins is born in Scituate
Esek Hopkins was born on April 26, 1718 in Scituate to a prominent Rhode Island family. Hopkins became a merchant and sea ...
With RIFC's new home field about to open, let's look back at RI's former stadiums and arenas
As Rhode Island prepares to welcome a brand new, state-of-the-art stadium, we take a look back at some of the Ocean State's ...
Why is Rhode Island known for its carousels? Hint: it's a showpiece
The Crescent Park carousel, originally steam-powered and gas-lit, was Looff's showroom, and it cemented Rhode Island's place ...
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RHODE ISLAND COMMERCE PARTNERS WITH THE HISTORY® CHANNEL TO CELEBRATE AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY
Known as a state of firsts, Rhode Island Commerce Corporation is the first state tourism board to enter into a partnership of this nature, spanning from May 2025 through July 5, 2026. HISTORY ...
R.I. museum urged to rethink historical exhibit
A Providence Children’s Museum gallery depicting people who immigrated to Rhode Island omits the history of Indigenous, ...
State leaders call for due process after ICE arrest, protest in Providence
Rhode Island leaders are calling for transparency after dozens gathered Thursday to protest an alleged Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrest in Providence.