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The Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations was an English colony on the eastern coast of America, founded in 1636 by Puritan minister Roger Williams after his exile from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. It became a haven for religious dissenters and was known for its commitment to religious freedom and self-governance.
The French in Rhode Island (Rhode Island Heritage Commission, 1988). Coleman, Peter J. The Transformation of Rhode Island, 1790–1860 (1963). online edition; Conley, Patrick T. The Irish in Rhode Island (Rhode Island Heritage Commission, 1988). Coughtry, Jay A. The Notorious Triangle: Rhode Island and the African Slave Trade, 1700–1807 (1981).
The US Geological Survey and independent geological researchers began the formal process of mapping Rhode Island's bedrock geology, carrying out quadrangle mapping between 1944 and 1971. Until 1985, Rhode Island did not have a designated state geologist. Alonzo Quinn (1940-1977) served unofficially as state geologist until his death. J.
LGBTQ rights in Rhode Island; List of state and territory name etymologies of the United States; Outline of Rhode Island; Paleontology in Rhode Island; Rhode Island wine; Talk:Rhode Island/Archive 1; User:Sesh/Democratic Party Presidential Primaries 2008; Wikipedia:Graphics Lab/Map workshop/Archive/Oct 2011; Category:Images of Rhode Island ...
Rhode Island counties (clickable map) This is a list of properties and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Rhode Island. As of May 29, 2015, there are more than 750 listed sites in Rhode Island. All 5 of the counties in Rhode Island have listings on the National Register.
The 100-square-foot installation in Roger Williams Park is the first floating wetland in Rhode Island. Alexandra Ionescu, another member of the collective, describes these manmade wetlands as a ...
The Newport Historic District is a historic district that covers 250 acres (100 ha) in the center of Newport in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It was designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL) in 1968 due to its extensive and well-preserved assortment of intact colonial buildings dating from the early and mid-18th century. Six of those ...
This article provide a List of National Historic Landmarks in Rhode Island. There are 45 National Historic Landmarks (NHLs) in Rhode Island. In addition there are two National Park Service administered or affiliated areas of national historic importance in the state.