Rhode Island
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5.9KWomen’s History Quiz
It’s women’s history month, time to find out how well you know your women’s history. You’ll probably do well if you’re a faithful...
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9.6KNew England in Early Film
A century before the film Manchester by the Sea was nominated for six Academy Awards, New England played many a starring role on...
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19.8K8The First Town Meeting Still Going in Six States
Town Meeting dates to the European settlement of New England, and it persists today in town halls, schools and auditoriums. Not to...
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35.1K4Six New England Presidential Visits and the Stories Behind Them
New England is full of sites that hosted past presidential visits as the country’s leaders came north in search of votes, campaign...
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16.1K2Frank Sinatra Comes To New England
Like George Washington, Frank Sinatra made many forays into New England over his long career. Unlike George Washington, Sinatra came to sing,...
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10.8K1Six Historic Places Connected to Illicit Love Affairs
Illicit love affairs are as much a part of history as are war and elections, and the New England Historical Society doesn’t...
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