(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.
The 2025 Blessing of the Fleet in Narragansett
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — The 2025 Blessing of the Fleet is here! The event was started by the Narragansett Lions Club in 1972 as a one-day ceremony in...
Photos from a 1940s Saint Mary’s Feast in Cranston, Rhode Island
CRANSTON, R.I. — These are photos from a 1940s Saint Mary’s Feast, a celebration honoring Maria Santissima della Civita, has been a beloved tradition...
Yogi Berra’s secret Rhode Island baseball career before the Yankees
CRANSTON, R.I. — Before Yogi Berra became one of the most iconic names in baseball, he was sneaking off a Navy base in Connecticut...
Iconic Old Canteen sign officially replaced
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — On Wednesday afternoon, the iconic Old Canteen sign, a culinary landmark in Providence’s Federal Hill neighborhood for decades, was officially...
Time capsule discovered during McCoy Stadium demolition
PAWTUCKET, R.I. — As demolition crews work to clear the site of the former McCoy Stadium, future home of the new Pawtucket High...
A history of iconic Narragansett restaurant, Aunt Carrie’s
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — Narragansett restaurant Aunt Carrie’s has a long history in Rhode Island. Carrie Cooper and her husband, Ulysses, lived in Connecticut, but...
The story behind Rhode Island’s Hannah Robinson Tower
SAUNDERSTOWN, R.I. — Just off Route 1 in Saunderstown stands a wooden tower that has seen generations of visitors climb its stairs to glimpse...
Remembering the PawSox first game at McCoy Stadium 55-years later
PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Fifty-five years ago today the PawSox played their first game at McCoy Stadium on April 24, 1970, as members of the...
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The Kennedy Wedding in Newport: A look back at September 12, 1953
NEWPORT, R.I. — Remembering the Kennedy Wedding in Newport: Today marks the anniversary of the wedding of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier,...
