How did Rhode Island get its name? Here's how the state came to be

The state was named by European explorers.
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Rhode Island Black History

Every summer, the same places rise to the top of the group chat. Martha’s Vineyard. Sag Harbor. The Hamptons. Places that ...
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Interesting museums in Rhode Island: Exploring the state's rich history and culture

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the United States, but it is packed with history, culture, and art. One of the best ...
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What was Rhode Island's first roller coaster? Here's the history

Rhode Island may not have any amusement parks in operation today, but many years ago, the Ocean State was full of them, from Crescent Point to The Enchanted Forest to Rocky Point Amusement Park. Theme ...

RI will mark 250th with limited budget amid deep political division

Rhode Island will celebrate the semiquincentennial with a special WaterFire lighting, but won't be getting a visit from the ...

What’s Happening: ‘Geology Rocks’ weekend at Museum of Natural History and Planetarium

Check out Rhode Island’s only natural history museum and public planetarium during “Geology Rocks” weekend at the Museum of ...