In History’s Wake : the last Trap Fisherman in Rhode Island
Evocative photographs and first person accounts of contemporary fishing life For as long as people have lived along Rhode Island’s meandering coast, the ocean has provided them with a ready […]
If Jane Should Want to be Sold
Stories of enslavement in Little Compton RI
King Philip’s War (1675 – 1678)
Roger Williams used his diplomatic skill to keep the English and Native Americans on friendly terms. However, relations between Plymouth Colony and the Wampanoag slowly deteriorated.
Dark Work
The Business of Slavery in Rhode Island
Sailing to Freedom
Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Center for Study of Portuguese Culture at UMASS Dartmouth
Dedicated to the study of the language, literatures and cultures of the Portuguese-speaking world.
Westerly Historical Society
“The mission of the Westerly Historical Society is to research, study, and preserve local history in our community.” Collections are available on-line
Providence Athenaeum
“Over its nearly 200 years of existence, the library has welcomed illustrious writers, spirited thinkers, and engaged community members through its doors to read, learn, gather, and debate. Our mission […]
Redwood Library and Atheneum
50 Bellevue Ave Newport RI The Redwood is the oldest private library in the United States. It has an astounding collection of early colonial material. Research appointments are necessary.
Find a grave Rhode Island
Useful website to locate graves in the state. Some RI graveyards are tucked away in odd places and locating them is not easy. This site is helpful in that regard.
