According to the official Rhode Island website, the state was named by Dutch explorer Adrian Block. He originally named it "Roodt Eylandt," or "red island," referencing the red clay that lined the ...
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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Every summer, the same places rise to the top of the group chat. Martha’s Vineyard. Sag Harbor. The Hamptons. Places that ...
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 ...
Rhode Island will celebrate the semiquincentennial with a special WaterFire lighting, but won't be getting a visit from the ...
It's the middle of summer in New England, and what better way is there to cool off than at one of Rhode Island's beaches? With beautiful coastlines and calm, blue waters, the Ocean State is full of ...
From sealing captain Nathaniel Palmer to Adm. Richard Byrd and Quonset's role in Operation Deep Freeze, RI has left its mark ...