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 ...
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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 will celebrate the semiquincentennial with a special WaterFire lighting, but won't be getting a visit from the ...
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 ...
Established in 1843, the school is still operating as a high school today.
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 ...
In the middle of New England fall, there's nothing better than heading to a local farm and picking up fresh apples, pumpkins and warm baked goods. However, Rhode Island is not only home to various ...