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No need for a compass. Here's why some RI towns have directions in their names
At that point, the Connecticut colony attempted to usurp portions of present-day Rhode Island, issuing a proclamation ... of Glocester and Scituate. At the time, Smithfield had a population ...
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Fourth-graders to foreign dignitaries: Guide unveiling RI state house's hidden treasures
Erin Stevenson leads tours at the Rhode Island State House ... that "tell the story of the founding of Rhode Island from the Colonial time period on." "We want to make sure we tell the story ...
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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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 ...
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 ...
No need for a compass. Here's why some RI towns have directions in their names
Read on to learn why we have East Greenwich and West Greenwich, plus Smithfield and North Smithfield. East Greenwich and West Greenwich West Greenwich was originally part of ...