The four original Rhode Island towns – Providence, Portsmouth, Newport and Warwick – existed as sovereign political entities prior to the formation of the colony of Rhode Island, and, in fact ...

As Rhode Island's capital, Providence is well-known as the state's hub for food, arts and entertainment, ... King Charles II of England granted Williams a charter for the colony in 1663.

The location of the HMS Endeavour, a lost ship belonging to 18th-century British explorer Captain James Cook, has been ...

Newport is gearing up for a big celebration of America’s 249th birthday on July 4, 2025. The Rhode Island Society Sons of the Revolution is organizing a day full of free events, including a ...

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 ...