Slate Rock, The Landing Place of Roger Williams
Although it is now largely forgotten, Rhode Islanders of the nineteenth century considered Slate Rock to be one of Providence’s most historically significant landmarks. The boulder was a prominent … Continue reading
Rogue Island
Smuggling in Colonial Rhode Island and the Gaspee Affair On June 9, 1772 the British customs schooner Gaspee ran aground in Narragansett Bay while pursuing a Rhode Island sloop suspected … Continue reading
Lola’s Ball Gown
Lola Elda Del Sesto (Farrone) was born on November 01, 1909, she was the wife of Rhode Island governor Christopher Del Sesto. According to the Rhode Island Senate Resolution from … Continue reading
You are HERE: Maps at the RIHS
This blog is in honor of our (and very first successful) Netop Night at the Robinson Research Center! We hold one of the most complete collections of printed and manuscript … Continue reading
A Lively Experiment 