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A Timeline of the Fight For Coastal Access in Rhode Island

Rhode Island beachgoers and waterfront landowners have a long history of battling it out over shoreline access boundaries.

Ellen Liberman,

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The Festival of Historic Houses returns to Providence on June 4

Halted by the pandemic for two years, the Providence Preservation Society readies to bring back its signature event.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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Classic Rock T-Shirt Collab Gets a Whole Lotta Love

The Rhode Island Historical Society and Frog and Toad join forces on classic rock tees honoring the state’s historic moments.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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'Tomboy' Casts Light on Gender Norms Throughout History

New exhibit exploring cultural expectations of girls and women runs through June 30 at the Providence Public Library.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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Lies, War and a Fake Identity: Mark Arsenault's New Book About a Former ProJo Editor Has It All

The Imposter's War follows John Revelstoke Rathom, a classic Rhode Island character whose web of lies eventually became his downfall.

Lauren Clem,

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Travel Back In Time to the Moulin Rouge at the PPS Winter Bash

Enjoy a night of revelry at Providence's historic Trolley Barn.

Edelinda Baptista,

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For Two Navy Vets, Honor Flight Affords Another Chance to Soar

At ninety-four and eighty-eight years old, Earl Carlson and Bob Shillaber reflect on camaraderie in the service.

Casey Nilsson,

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Through October, Hearthside Explores Life After Death

The museum investigates nineteenth-century customs following death and the afterlife with fall exhibits and events.

Amy Martin,

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House Lust: A Red Three-Quarter Colonial in Charming Wickford Village is on the Market

Built in 1774, the Gideon Carr House is one of the oldest homes in the waterside village.

Casey Nilsson,

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House Lust: The Orchard, a Palatial Newport Chateau with an Illustrious Past, is on the Market

The French-inspired manse was built for a Civil War colonel.

Casey Nilsson,