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The oldest town in Rhode Island played an important role in the country's early history
As Rhode Island's capital ... England granted Williams a charter for the colony in 1663. Since that founding day in 1636, Providence played an important role in the country's early history.
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First Rhode Island Regiment to be honored at East Greenwich museum
The First Rhode Island Regiment was formed in 1778, at a time when slavery was still legal in many colonies. To boost their troop numbers, Rhode Island allowed enslaved men to enlist, promising them ...