The Rhode Island Historical Society hosts author CJ Martin, of the College of the Holy Cross, for a lecture on the history of Black Rhode Islanders’ fight for the right to vote.

PROVIDENCE – For the first time in Rhode Island, Providence is on track to add a designated LGBTQ+ landmark to the National Register of Historic Places. The Providence Preservation Society (PPS ...

Rhode Island is home to roughly 3,500 historical cemeteries, Malcolm said. There are 166 in Warwick alone, and approximately 200 in Coventry. And countless others have yet to be discovered.

The Rhode Island Historical Society and the Frog & Toad gift shop are producing a series of "classic rock" T-shirts marking moments in Rhode Island history, including this Gaspee Affair shirt in ...

NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (AP) — The historic Rhode Island hotel ravaged by a fire last weekend is a total loss that will be torn down, authorities said Wednesday.

Here are 34 things to do in Rhode Island, from savoring the best lobster roll to attending local-favorite festivals. Related: The 10 Best Resorts in New England Marvel at the Newport Mansions.

Rhode Island U.S. House Election Results See our complete Rhode Island U.S. House Election Results for all districts, including county-by-county maps and breakdowns: District 1 ...

One of the oldest homes in Rhode Island has hit the market for $539,900. Built in 1696, 1147 Great Road , known as the “Valentine Whitman Jr. House,” is a valuable piece of Rhode Island history.

“This year’s publication shows that staggering increases across Rhode Island’s cities and towns have made it so that in order to affordably buy a home across the state, a household needs an ...

"I'll be flying a 1st Rhode Island Regiment flag in my yard in Taunton on Feb. 1 and February to commemorate Black History Month," said Roomes, 52, who serves as a Taunton election commissioner.