http://www.history.com/photos/rhode-island History.com's state gallery for Rhode Island. Learn more about the state symbols and famous landmarks. en Copyright 2013, History.com Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT History.com 2013-05-23T04:00:00Z en Copyright 2013, History.com http://www.history.com/photos/rhode-island/photo1 Providence is Rhode Island's capital and its largest city. The skyline is seen here along the Seekonk River in 1998. http://www.history.com/photos/rhode-island/photo1 http://www.history.com/photos/rhode-island/photo2 Noted for it's scenic coasts and beaches, Rhode Island is a popular summertime destination. Here we see a light house on Block Island. http://www.history.com/photos/rhode-island/photo2 http://www.history.com/photos/rhode-island/photo3 Bob Dylan plays at the Newport Folk Festival in 2002. It was the first time Dylan had been back to the festival since 1965 when he had shocked the crowd by playing an electric guitar. http://www.history.com/photos/rhode-island/photo3 http://www.history.com/photos/rhode-island/photo4 John Lester pitches in a rehab start in 2007. Pawtucket is the AAA minor league affiliate for the Boston Red Sox http://www.history.com/photos/rhode-island/photo4 http://www.history.com/photos/rhode-island/photo5 Trees line a road in Portsmouth, RI. In 1838, Portsmouth became the first town established by a woman (Anne Hutchinson). http://www.history.com/photos/rhode-island/photo5 http://www.history.com/photos/rhode-island/photo6 Founded in 1762, the Touro Synagogue is the oldest synagogue in the United States. http://www.history.com/photos/rhode-island/photo6 http://www.history.com/photos/rhode-island/photo7 Samuel Slater established the first cotton mill in 1793. From the late 1700s to the Great Depression, Rhode Island was a leader in the textile industry. http://www.history.com/photos/rhode-island/photo7 http://www.history.com/photos/rhode-island/photo8 Newport is home to a large sailing community. http://www.history.com/photos/rhode-island/photo8 http://www.history.com/photos/rhode-island/photo9 Filmmakers Peter and Bobby Farrelly (seen here in 2007) often set their movies in their home state of Rhode Island. http://www.history.com/photos/rhode-island/photo9 http://www.history.com/photos/rhode-island/photo10 Rhode Island is the home to the Tennis Hall of Fame. Here Pete Sampras gives an emotional induction speech in 2007. http://www.history.com/photos/rhode-island/photo10