Fourth-graders to foreign dignitaries: Guide unveiling RI state house's hidden treasures
Erin Stevenson leads tours at the Rhode Island State House, sharing its history and showcasing artifacts like the original ...
It's time to go back to school – and we mean way back – to find RI's oldest schools
As one of the original 13 Colonies, Rhode Island is home to many historic buildings, from libraries to restaurants to schools ...
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 hospital in Rhode Island opened almost 200 years ago. Here's where it is
With Rhode Island Hospital ... but also for their history. In fact, the state's oldest hospital was founded in Providence almost 200 years ago. Located on Blackstone Blvd., Butler Hospital ...
Rhode Island’s behind-the-scenes business alliance seeks a new leader as founding director departs
It’s crucial for the Partnership for Rhode Island to find a new director who understands the undeniable influence of the ...
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The first park in Rhode Island is almost 200 years old. How to visit this spring
If you want to immerse yourself in history as well as nature ... Roger Williams Park park was founded in 1871 after Betsey Williams, a descendant of Rhode Island founder Roger Williams, donated ...
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This Day In History: March 25, 1947—Claudine Schneider, first woman elected from Rhode Island to House of Representatives is born
Claudine Schneider, the first woman elected from Rhode Island to the U.S. House of Representatives, was born. Elected in 1980, the political trailblazer also was the first Republican Representative to ...
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No need for a compass. Here's why some RI towns have directions in their names
Despite its status as the smallest state, Rhode Island’s neat division into 39 ... West Greenwich was originally part of East Greenwich. Founded in 1677, the town of East Greenwich formed ...