Keith Stokes was named Rhode Island’s new historian laureate in April. As part of his role, Stokes will deliver lectures at special events and ceremonies, and promote civics education in the state.

We've rounded up the events taking place this holiday to get you in the spirit and go beyond the hot dogs and hamburgers.

The 60th annual Gaspee Days Parade in Warwick Saturday celebrated a key moment in American history, just as the country begins its celebration of 250 years. Narragansett Parkway was lined with red, ...

While Rhode Island's neighbor Massachusetts is better known as the birthplace of the American Revolution, the burning of the Gaspee was one of the most influential events leading ...

The locations of the most famous shipwrecks in Rhode Island, including the Gaspee and the Endeavour, are underwater and subject to ongoing uncertainty. You aren't going to be seeing them without a ...

There are plenty of fun things to do in Connecticut and over the border in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Check out these ...

This charming coastal town is home to the oldest continuous Independence Day celebration in the country—and this year, ...

In March she represented Rhode Island at the national competition in Washington, D.C., and also enjoyed a trip to Valley Forge National Historical Park in Pennsylvania. Both her parents are also ...

The 60th annual Gaspee Days Parade in Warwick today celebrated a key moment in American history, just as the country begins its celebration of 250 years. Narragansett Parkway was lined with red, white ...

From a battlefield in Guilford County to lyrics in the blockbuster Broadway hit "Hamilton," Greensboro's namesake is ...

From traditional dishes like clam chowder and baked beans to the city's best cannoli, discover the foods that make Boston a ...