RI's oldest operating courthouse isn't where you think it is. Here's what we found
Rhode Island’s oldest functioning courthouse is, in fact, the Kent County Courthouse in East Greenwich. Constructed in 1804, ...
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Country Road Chronicles: A colony of musicians settled in Westerly
Dr. Franklin D. Lawson of New York set out on a driving tour through Westerly with several of his friends. During the drive, Lawson had ...
Rhode Islanders didn’t just burn the Gaspee, they torched British tea weeks before the American Revolution began
Occurring on March 2, 1775 — 48 days before the first shots rang out at Lexington and Concord — Rhode Islanders set British ...
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Fourth-graders to foreign dignitaries: Guide unveiling RI state house's hidden treasures
The free tours – which run twice daily at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. – begin at the first-floor doorway to the State of Rhode Island Colonial Charter Museum. The welcome sign promises visitors an up ...
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The oldest public high school in Rhode Island is almost 200 years old. Here's where it is
As one of the original 13 colonies, Rhode Island is home to many historic buildings, from libraries to restaurants to schools - and that does not just apply to the state's many longstanding ...
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Michele Gallagher: Women in business then & now – colonial-era quilt-making in Rhode Island
Petticoat Junction In 18th century Rhode Island, quilting served as a decoration for underskirt petticoats, in addition to bed coverings. The petticoats had the dual purpose of adding warmth as well ...