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Liberty At Your Fingertips: New Exhibition at Belcourt of Newport Displays Artifacts From The Statue of Liberty
Belcourt of Newport showcases the "bones" of Lady Liberty in a landmark exhibition opening on Independence Day.
Newport's Center for Black History Opens this Juneteenth Weekend
The Newport Historical Society’s new hub for scholarship and education kicks off with a weekend of family activities and celebration.
New Ellison ‘Tarzan’ Brown Statue Dedicated in Westerly
The Westerly native and member of the Narragansett Tribe won the Boston Marathon in 1936 and 1939.
Local Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth Freedom Day
On this day, Rhode Island commemorates the end of slavery in the United States through remembrance and celebration.
Stages of Freedom to Close Providence Museum and Bookstore
The nonprofit organization will continue as a “teaching museum” highlighting local Black history through events and programs.
On Air with the Museum of Broadcast Technology
The Woonsocket museum offers a glimpse into a "golden age" of TV and radio broadcasting.
This Limited Run Whiskey Evokes the Burning of the Gaspee
The newest spirit from Pawtucket's White Dog Distilling was created in partnership with the Rhode Island Historical Society to commemorate the country's 250th anniversary.
The Story of Ellison "Tarzan" Brown
Brown's nephew recently dedicated a tribute to the legendary runner.
Washington Trust's OG Bank Notes Did It First
The local bank featured George Washington nearly seven decades before Gilbert Stuart painted the current $1 portrait.
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