(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.
Rhode Island’s early government was unlike any other in the country. Instead of one permanent capital, the state once operated with five different capitals,...
ByContributorMarch 18, 2026The Blizzard of ’78 remains one of the most destructive winter storms in New England history, crippling Rhode Island and much of the...
ByContributorFebruary 7, 2026CRANSTON, R.I. — On this day in 1890, Narragansett Brewing Company officially opened its doors, kicking off a legacy that would make it...
ByContributorDecember 29, 2025WARWICK, R.I. — A beloved piece of Rhode Island’s past is making a comeback. The Rocky Point Chowder House is set to open...
ByContributorNovember 12, 2025NEWPORT, R.I. — Today marks the anniversary of one of Newport’s most infamous tragedies, the 1966 death of Eduardo Tirella, a designer and close...
ByContributorOctober 7, 2025CINCINNATI, O.H. — A Benny’s beloved sign has officially found its new home at the American Sign Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio. After years...
ByContributorSeptember 22, 2025The Great Hurricane of 1938 remains one of Rhode Island’s most destructive and deadly natural disasters, forever altering the coastline and leaving behind...
ByContributorSeptember 21, 2025NEWPORT, R.I. — Remembering the Kennedy Wedding in Newport: Today marks the anniversary of the wedding of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier,...
ByContributorSeptember 12, 2025PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Authorities say an arrest warrant has been issued for a man wanted in connection with a deadly Pawtucket stabbing that occurred Sunday...
ByContributorMarch 10, 2026