The first elementary school in Rhode Island opened 300 years ago. Here's where it is
As one of the original 13 colonies, Rhode Island is home to many historic institutions of education. This does not just apply ...
Feeling old? 5 of the oldest places in Rhode Island you can still see today
Rhode Island has a lot of history. Roger Williams, who famously was banished from the Massachusetts colony for his advocacy ...
The Providence Journal23d
The oldest lighthouse in RI is over 200 years old. Here's where it is
After Newport was founded in 1639, the waterfront town grew into a bustling trading port, serving as Newport's main source of economic growth throughout the 18th century. As trade flourished, the ...
The Brown Daily Herald10d
Atlantic Mills tenants fight for preservation amid pending building sale
Atlantic Mills in Olneyville, one of Providence’s oldest mill buildings, is currently pending for sale. Tenants have ...