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Discover Rhode Island's Hidden Treasures

Thirty-plus historic gems, oddities and bits of lore you'll find only in the Ocean State.

Dana Rae Laverty, Jamie Coelho, Lauren Clem, Edelinda Baptista, Kaitlyn Murray, Tabitha Pereira,

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Virginia and Spanish Peanut Company Celebrates 100+ Years of Family Business

The popular snack company first opened in Olneyville, Providence, in 1913.

Lauren Clem,

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Q&A: Lorén Spears Previews Major Expansions for the Tomaquag Museum

The executive director of Rhode Island's only Indigenous museum also reflects on the institution's past and impact.

Lauren Clem,

Providence Ghost Tour Brings You to Spooky Spots in the City

Learn about the capital city’s storied history and supernatural sightings on this themed walking tour.

Tabitha Pereira,

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Explore Swamp Meadow Covered Bridge in Foster

The picturesque bridge isn't as old as it may seem at first glance.

Lauren Clem,

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Telling Their Stories: Inside Providence's North Burial Ground

Its new director wants you to know all of the cemetery’s residents, not just the famous ones.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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16 Real-Life Haunted Places in Rhode Island

From star-crossed lovers to lonely orphans to mysterious figures, meet the things that go bump in the night in the Ocean State.

Kaitlyn Murray,

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The Two Sides of Supernatural Superstar Amy Bruni

How paranormal pioneer and Rhody resident Amy Bruni became a multimedia powerhouse.

Andrea E. McHugh,

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The Metamorphosis of Butterfly Farm

Inside the evolution of one of Lincoln's last working farms.

Casey Nilsson,

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Learn the History of Slatersville In This Emmy-Winning Documentary Series

‘Slatersville: America’s First Mill Village’ recently premiered season two, the result of a ten-year effort by local documentary filmmaker Christian de Rezendes.

Lauren Clem,