The colony of Rhode Island By krissyk Jul 8, 1663 Great Brittian gives Rhode Island a charter Period: Jul 8, 1663 to Sep 12, 1953 My timeline of Rhode Island Feb 10, 1675 King Phillip starts a war Jan 1, 1696 First load of slaves recorded to be bought and sold in Rhode Island Jan 1, 1765 stamp act May 4, 1776 Rhode island became the first colony to become independent from king George lll Jul 9, 1778 Rhode Island ratified articles of the confederation May 29, 1790 Rhode Island became a state May 29, 1790 Rhode Island ratified the U.S constitution Apr 8, 1828 ST.Mary's church was established Sep 12, 1953 John F. Kennedy got married on Rhode Island's oldest Roman Catholic parish St. Mary's Church