Keith Stokes was named Rhode Island’s new historian laureate in April. As part of his role, Stokes will deliver lectures at special events and ceremonies, and promote civics education in the state.

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 ...

One of the original 13 colonies, Rhode Island is home to many historic restaurants. These are some of the oldest restaurants ...

Betres came up with the most important kill of his career to snap the final tie at Rhode Island College. The Patriots ...

The chair of the Naval Academy History Department resigned after reportedly being ordered by the academy’s superintendent to ...

According to Wikipedia, ” Founded in Newport, Rhode Island, on May 30, 1880 ... having regularly organization clubs.Membership peaked at 103,000 in 1898″. The history of the League of American ...

The rise of Val Lawson as president of the Rhode Island Senate put questions of conflict of interest front and center at the ...

How 'The Gilded Age' got access to Newport's historic mansions and how it's sparking a tourism boom in the Rhode Island ...

The first lesson learned from "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island"? "You don't mess with folks from Rhody." Executive producer Andy Cohen was on "The View" on June 3 talking about the upcoming show.

(WJAR) — Holding the government accountable isn't always easy in Rhode Island. Red tape in the public records law often blocks reporters and the public from getting vital information, but there ...