King Charles II of England granted Williams a charter for the colony in 1663 ... as a city in 1831 and became Rhode Island's sole capital in 1900. Food history: Want to eat like old-time Rhode ...

Since that founding day in 1636, Providence played an important role in the country's early history ... Colony as a whole for his religious beliefs. Feeling old? 5 of the oldest places in Rhode ...

Since that founding day in 1636, Providence played an important role in the country's early history ... Colony as a whole for his religious beliefs. Feeling old? 5 of the oldest places in Rhode ...