Historic Sites and History

The town's story and the places that keep it.

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Inside Historic Sites and History

Landmarks The sites on every walking tour. Local History How the town became the town. Preservation Fights to save the old bones. Anniversaries and Memory Milestones, markers and remembrance.

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How RI land became a MA city's south end back in 1862

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (374+ words) As it is, some Rhode Islanders may consider Tiverton part of Massachusetts, but is it possible the border between Massachusetts and Rhode Island shifted south in 1862, from roughly Columbia Street to what is now State Avenue? Yes, indeed, Fall River's…...


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The strangest places to find historic cemeteries in Rhode Island

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1085+ words) What do a Dunkin', the DMV and a car dealership all have in common? They are all home to their own Rhode Island historical cemetery. While Rhode Island has plenty of cemeteries currently in use, the state also has hundreds…...