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RI's oldest operating courthouse isn't where you think it is. Here's what we found
Between 1776 and 1900, the Old Colony House was known as Rhode Island’s State House after ... cannons and attacked the state arsenal in Providence. The attack failed. Dorr's cannon misfired ...
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Newport Historical Society reenacts Paul Revere’s ride for 250th anniversary
A reenactment of Paul Revere's ride in Newport on April 18, 2025. (WLNE)NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) — The Newport Historical Society ...
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Rhode Island's Oldest Park Is A Historic Spot With Scenic Foliage, Ponds, And Delightful Attractions
Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the union, but its oldest park is packed with big things to see and do, including ...
Can a Royal Charter provision shield Rhode Island from Trump’s tariffs?
Rep. McNamara maintains the 1663 Royal Charter empowers the governor to create free trade zones, but R.I. Commerce officials ...
Could RI shirk Trump's tariffs and become a free trade zone? One lawmaker's pitch.
Rep. Joseph McNamara believes that the 1663 royal charter allows Rhode Island to avoid federal tariffs on cars and other ...
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Living History Event at Colonial National Historical Park Will Feature 1st Rhode Island Regiment
YORKTOWN — Colonial National Historical Park will host a special living history event featuring reenactors from the 1st Rhode ...
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RI Department of State announces Rhode Island Independence Day Commemoration
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State today announced that the State House will once again be open ...