It's time to go back to school – and we mean way back – to find RI's oldest schools
According to the New England Historical Society, Rhode Island's oldest high school can be traced back to 1800, when Rhode ...
No need for a compass. Here's why some RI towns have directions in their names
While many of the Ocean State’s regional names are a nod to Narragansett Indian Tribe words, others came from English ...
Fourth-graders to foreign dignitaries: Guide unveiling RI state house's hidden treasures
Erin Stevenson leads tours at the Rhode Island State House, sharing its history and showcasing artifacts like the original ...
For the birds: The debate over Gould Island's future and what it means for nesting birds
Waterbirds have seen a resurgence thanks to Gould Island's private nature, but efforts to open the island to recreation has ...
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Just My Opinion: Rhode Island’s Nathaniel Greene among those buried in Savannah’s historic cemeteries
While planning a trip to Savannah, Georgia to visit my daughter, Ryan Belmore, WUN publisher, and I mused about possible ...
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The oldest public high school in Rhode Island is almost 200 years old. Here's where it is
As one of the original 13 colonies, Rhode Island is home to many historic buildings, from libraries to restaurants to schools - and that does not just apply to the state's many longstanding ...
Rhode Island secures $1 million for America 250; other states have raised $20 million
As Rhode Island gets ready for America's 250th birthday, some wonder whether we're investing enough into the tourism ...
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RI's oldest operating courthouse isn't where you think it is. Here's what we found
Rhode Island’s oldest functioning courthouse is the Kent County Courthouse in East Greenwich The state’s oldest non-working courthouse is likely the Old Colony House in Newport. The ...