(WJAR) — Amid criticism over Rhode Island's handling of America's 250th birthday, the state has debuted a partnership with ...

Rhode Island’s Black history and heritage is something to be proud of, but any positive accomplishments are mysteriously omitted by those who want the name changed. Let the facts tell the story.

History Code used by Rhode Island founding father is finally cracked by Brown students. Associated Press. Published December 1, 2012 2:00am EST | Updated November 30, 2015 4:37am EST.

Description. History Professor Stanley Lemons talked about Roger Williams and the founding of Rhode Island. He discussed the significance of Williams's idea of separation of church and state.

In 1636, Massachusetts dissident Roger Williams founded the town of Providence—now Rhode Island's state capital—on land purchased from the Narragansett Indians. Unlike the Massachusetts ...

Rhode Island is America’s smallest state by area and its eighth-least populated. Despite this, it’s one of America’s most historic states, having been settled in 1636. Rhode Island was ...

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the United States, but it is packed with history, culture, and art. One of the best ...