(Rh)ode to the Past
(Rh)ode to the Past is our tribute to Rhode Island’s rich history, hidden gems, and unforgettable stories. From iconic landmarks to beloved traditions, explore the people, places, and moments that helped shape the Ocean State.
A History of Iconic Narragansett Restaurant, Aunt Carrie’s.
Photo Credit: Aunt Carrie’s Carrie Cooper and her husband, Ulysses, lived in Connecticut, but their hearts belonged to Narragansett. They’d pack up their...
Overlooking Love and Loss: The Story Behind Rhode Island’s Hannah Robinson Tower
Just off Route 1 in South Kingstown stands a quiet wooden tower that has seen generations of visitors climb its stairs to glimpse...
55 Years Since the First Pitch: Remembering the PawSox Debut at McCoy Stadium
55 years ago today, the Pawtucket Red Sox played their first official game at McCoy Stadium on April 24, 1970, as members of...
Did you know Roger Williams University was once called Roger Williams College?
On May 5, 1992, the Board of Trustees of Roger Williams College voted to rename the institution Roger Williams University, reflecting its rapid...
Wein-O-Rama Lights Up Cranston Once Again!
Something special is happening in Cranston. The iconic Wein-O-Rama sign is lit once more, and with it comes the return of a piece...
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May Breakfast is a tradition unique to the state of Rhode Island
The very first May Breakfast took place in 1868 at Oak Lawn Community Baptist Church in Cranston. It was organized by a church...
