The Old History Of Rhode Island

By LydiaG

  • Roger Williams Arrives In Providence

    Roger Williams Arrives In Providence
    Roger Williams stands up for others religions and is soon banned out of the country.

  • Beavertail Lighthouse

    Beavertail Lighthouse
    The Beavertail Lighthouse Museum is the third oldest lighthouse in the U.S.

  • Freedom

    Rhode Island gradually frees its slaves. The northern part of Rhode Island gives African-americans more rights.

  • StateHood

    StateHood
    Patriots celebrated, but the British then take over most of Rhode Island. British troops burn many homes.

  • First Mechanized Textile Mill

    First Mechanized Textile Mill
    Samuel Slater opens a mill whose machines still stand today.

  • The Arcade

    The Arcade
    The Arcade is the first indoor shopping mall in the U.S, and you can find it in Providence, RI.

  • Railroads

    Railroads
    A railroad is built across Rhode Island. Lots of immigrants soon come to Rhode Island after the railroad is built.
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    World War II

    More than 92,000 Rhode Islanders serve in the military.

  • Save The Bay

    Save The Bay
    Save The Bay works to improve the health of Narragansett Bay.

  • Roger Williams Park Botanic Garden

    Roger Williams Park Botanic Garden
    Encompassing 12,000 square feet, you can see water features and live fish.