RI's oldest operating courthouse isn't where you think it is. Here's what we found
Rhode Island’s oldest functioning courthouse is, in fact, the Kent County Courthouse in East Greenwich. Constructed in 1804, ...
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The oldest lighthouse in RI is over 200 years old. Here's where it is
After Newport was founded in 1639 ... and a museum full of historical artifacts and information. More RI history: The oldest town in Rhode Island played an important role in the country's early ...
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The oldest hotel in Rhode Island is almost 200 years old. How to stay there
Planning a vacation to Rhode Island ... of town. For those who prefer a quiet vacation, the hotel also has a large patio where visitors can relax in the breathtaking surroundings of Newport.
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RI's oldest operating courthouse isn't where you think it is. Here's what we found
Between 1776 and 1900, the Old Colony House was known as Rhode Island’s State House ... The court met only in Newport. “Newport was the preeminent town at the time,” Smith said.