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What was Rhode Island's first roller coaster? Here's the history

Theme parks were a historic Rhode Island tradition, full of attractions like carousels, Ferris wheels and of course, plenty ...
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RI's oldest public beach opened over 100 years ago. How to go before summer ends

With roots going back to 1887, Newport's Easton's Beach – locally known as First Beach – is the oldest public beach in Rhode ...

The oldest public high school in Rhode Island is almost 200 years old. Here's where it is

According to the New England Historical Society, Rhode Island's oldest high school can be traced back to 1800, when Rhode Island’s General Assembly ordered every town to open public schools. While ...

Anchor sculptures are appearing around Providence. Here's what is behind the new walking trail.

The five anchors and 200 lamppost banners will be part of a walking trail designed to share the lesser-known history of ...