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Explore Rhode Island’s Rich History

Admired for picture-perfect waterfront views and coastal scenery, there is so much more history behind “The Ocean State” than meets the eye.

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The Haunted History of Block Island

Pirates, shipwrecks and haunted legends once ruled Block Island. Today, its peaceful trails and historic lighthouses tell a different story.

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Providence Revolutionary War Trail

Meredith Ewenson walks the Revolutionary War Trail in Providence, Rhode Island, with sites including the Stephen Hopkins House, John Brown House Museum and more.

Newport Revolutionary War Trail

Meredith Ewenson walks the Revolutionary War Trail in Newport, Rhode Island, with sites including the White Horse Tavern, Hunter House and more.

Inside Newport's Gilded Age Mansions

Explore The Breakers, The Elms, and Marble House to discover how Rhode Island became a playground for the elite.

Rhode Island's Role in Sparking the Revolution

From the Gaspee Affair to declaring freedom before the rest, Rhode Island's revolutionary roots run deep.

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The Haunted History of Block Island

Pirates, shipwrecks and haunted legends once ruled Block Island. Today, its peaceful trails and historic lighthouses tell a different story.

Roger Williams and the Founding of Providence Plantations

In 1636, Roger Williams founded Providence Plantations on radical principles—religious freedom, separation of church and state and equality.