March 7, 1707, was the birthday of Stephen Hopkins, perhaps the most famous Rhode Islander from the colonial period. One of the most accomplished politicians in the state’s history, Hopkin’s resume ...

Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but it's packed with history, scenic trails for hiking and biking, pristine beaches, museums, entertainment venues and dining options galore. But how much do ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The African American Museum of Rhode Island is set to open its doors in Providence this spring. Commissioned in 2024, the museum was created in response to growing efforts to ...

In fact, one of the state's oldest museums is even older than the country itself, with the Redwood Library and Athenaeum ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — For more than a century, one Providence woman has seen the country change around her, from segregated communities to expanded opportunities she helped shape herself.

A week after the biggest recorded blizzard in Rhode Island's history, state leaders are working to mark it with your ...