Rhode Island History

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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.

Lauren Clem,

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Learn the History of Slatersville In This New PBS Series

‘Slatersville: America’s First Mill Village’ premieres on Rhode Island PBS this weekend after a ten-year effort by local documentary filmmaker Christian de Rezendes.

Lauren Clem,

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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.

Kaitlyn Murray,

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Here's How You Can Help ZAP the Blackstone River of Pollution

Fifty years after the original, Operation Zap a new generation is leading the charge to protect the Blackstone River from pollution.

Lauren Clem,

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Stages of Freedom Has Rhode Island’s Only Local Black History Museum

The Westminster Street gallery shares the often untold stories of Rhode Island's African American community.

Lauren Clem,

Graduate Providence Celebrates 100 Years of Glamorous Offerings, Prestigious Guests, Spooky Tales and Family Bonds

The historic hotel will commemorate its Centennial with a grand soiree on Thursday, June 9 from 6 to 10 p.m.

Kaitlyn Murray,

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Gaspee Affair at These Events

Rhode Island never got its due for kicking off the Revolution, but the state sure knows how to celebrate in style.

Lauren Clem,

Reporter Beach Art

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.

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