History
This Nantucket Whaling Ship Captain Challenged the Island’s Segregated Schools
Absalom Boston, the first African American whaling ship captain in Nantucket, was one of twelve individuals inducted into the National Sailing Hall of Fame in Newport over the weekend.
A Murder of Crows: Retracing Edgar Allan Poe's Steps in Providence
The famous poet became familiar with the area when he courted the Creative Capital's resident poet, Sarah Helen Whitman.
The Historic Ashton Mill in Cumberland Has Still Got It
Originally home to a profitable textile firm in the mid nineteenth century, the Ashton Mill now houses beautiful luxury apartments overlooking the Blackstone River.
A Revolutionary Rebirth for the General Stanton Inn
The inn’s new owners are embracing the building's 300-year-old history while crafting a fresh vision for the future.
Local Native Baskets Weave a Historical Tale at the Tomaquag Museum
Long before storage bins ordered our daily lives, members of the Native tribes of southern New England used elaborately woven baskets.
Rhode Island Whaling Ship Identified Off Patagonia After Nearly Two Centuries Lost at Sea
Scientists used tree rings found in the wood of the remains to help trace its origins back to Warren, Rhode Island.
The Former Jamestown Ferry is Now a Restaurant in Maine
Guests at DiMillo's On the Water can dine on baked stuffed lobster in a floating restaurant that once ferried passengers between Jamestown and Newport.
Rhode Island Statewide Scavenger Hunt is Back with New Locations, Prizes and Surprises
The hunt kicks off this Saturday, August 27, at 10 a.m.
The Largest WaterFire of the Season Will Be a Cultural Extravaganza
This is not your average WaterFire, with a focus on BIPOC and cultural experiences.
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Federal Hill Italian Eatery Brings the Flavors of Providence to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
The new restaurant offers a curated menu highlighting the best Italian cooking with a Rhode Island twist.
Resilience, Service, and Adaptive Sports; A Conversation with Justin Laferrier, Ph.D.
JWU Magazine editor Judy Hill sits down with Laferrier to to talk about his singular journey to JWU.
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