Providence was founded by Roger Williams in ... incorporated as a city in 1831 and became Rhode Island's sole capital in 1900. Food history: Want to eat like old-time Rhode Islanders?

While the exact year of the sycamore tree's origins are unclear, many scholars believe the tree was planted after the house ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! History Professor Stanley Lemons talked about Roger Williams and the founding of Rhode Island. He discussed the significance of Williams's idea ...

HISTORY Honors 250 will bring to life Rhode Island's rich history and vast heritage ... America and continue to do so today in one of its founding states.

“We want Rhode Islanders to know that Rhode Island had a significant role in the founding of this nation ... but their place in Rhode Island history.” Amore said several cities and towns ...

“So much focus is put into Massachusetts history, and Rhode Island gets overlooked,” said ... Meanwhile, the nation’s founding fathers exchanged fervent messages about the Gaspee’s burning ...

As Rhode Island's capital ... Since that founding day in 1636, Providence played an important role in the country's early history. The city was a hub for trading in the 1700s, home to many ...

The tree stayed in Rhode Island's founding family for many years ... which frequently hosts open houses to explore the cottage's history. The Betsey Williams Sycamore can be found next to the ...

The HISTORY Honors 250 campaign will bring Rhode Island's story to life through specially produced "More to History" segments on the HISTORY Channel. Rhode Island Commerce will be featured in ...