Here's the story of the first elementary school in Rhode Island. According to the Portsmouth Historical Society, the site of ...

As one of the thirteen original colonies, Rhode Island is home to many well-established sources of education, including Ivy League universities, government offices and libraries. In fact ...

but slavery factored heavily in the economy of all the colonies. Slavery flourished in pockets of the North, especially in the farming regions of New York and New Jersey. Rhode Island -- the ...

The world’s biggest iceberg is lumbering toward a remote island off Antarctica that’s home to millions of penguins and seals.

Local historian, naturalist, and conservationist Garry Plunkett will give a talk titled “Eight Rod Way: Tiverton’s Colonial ...

Discover the charm and beauty of Rhode Island's landmarks, from its picturesque coastline to its rich cultural heritage.