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Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
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The Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations was an English colony on the eastern coast of North America, founded in 1636 on former land of the Narragansett tribe by Puritan minister Roger Wi
The original 1636 deed to Providence signed by Chief Canonicus
The original 1636 deed to Providence signed by Chief Canonicus
Roger Williams returning with the royal charter
Roger Williams returning with the royal charter
Four-time governor of the colony and first chancellor of Brown University Stephen Hopkins was influential in his support of the American Revolution.
Four-time governor of the colony and first chancellor of Brown University Stephen Hopkins was influential in his support of the American Revolution.
Rhode Island
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Rhode Island is a state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It borders Connecticut to its west; Massachusetts to its north and east; and the Atlantic Ocean to its south via Rh
Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
…Island continued as a self-governing colony until 1776, when it declared independence from Great Britain during the American Revolution, becoming the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. The land was first inhabited by the Narragansett Indians, which led to the name of the town of Narragansett, Rhode Island. European settlement began…
In 1636, Roger Williams and his followers founded the settlement of Providence Plantations.
In 1636, Roger Williams and his followers founded the settlement of Providence Plantations.
In 1936, on the 300th anniversary of the settlement of Rhode Island in 1636, the U.S. Post Office issued a commemorative stamp, depicting Roger Willia
In 1936, on the 300th anniversary of the settlement of Rhode Island in 1636, the U.S. Post Office issued a commemorative stamp, depicting Roger Williams
In 1680, Newport was the third largest Anglo-American city. It remained a prosperous population center until the 1770s.
In 1680, Newport was the third largest Anglo-American city. It remained a prosperous population center until the 1770s.
Providence Revolutionaries burned HMS Gaspee in Warwick in protest of British customs laws.
Providence Revolutionaries burned HMS Gaspee in Warwick in protest of British customs laws.