In addition to the Revolutionary War flags, one of the Civil War flags was painted by African-American artist David Bustill Bowser for the Black Rhode Island 14th Regiment Heavy Artillery.

The 1st Rhode Island Regiment was an integrated unit composed of Black, Indigenous and white soldiers who served together.

At the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum, we’re learning about the First Rhode Island Regiment, a group of black and indigenous ...

In honor of Black History Month, Rhode Island Senate and House of Representatives this week recognized the contribution of ...