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Brave Men As Ever Fought:
Painting depicts the story of Black Revolutionary War soldiers in R.I.
Portrait depicting 1st Rhode Island Regiment on display at State House
State Archives open on Fourth of July
Rhode Island officials commemorate the First Rhode Island Regiment
Honor Flight:
Honor Flight to coincide with nation’s 250th birthday
Rhode Island marks America’s 250th with veterans flights, liberty trees, WaterFire and more
RI250 Lower Level Gallery:
Providence State House Opens Rhode Island Revolution Exhibit Through August 2026
New exhibit at Rhode Island State House explores state’s revolutionary history
Providence Journal:
Rhode Island’s America 250: Explore its unique history
RI will mark 250th with limited budget amid deep political division
RI is already celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday. How you can take part
Burning of the Gaspee Christmas ornament produced locally, on sale at State House
Boston Globe:
America’s smallest state had a big role to play in the country’s independence
Rhode Island celebrates 250th anniversary of the burning of the HMS Gaspee
10 WJAR:
Across Rhode Island ‘Liberty Trees’ are being planted to honor the spirit of 1776
Rhode Island Lottery launches new instant game for America’s 250th birthday
Rhode Island secures $1 million for America 250; other states have raised $20 million
Rhode Island State Archives commemorates Burning of the Gaspee with new exhibit
How Rhode Island celebrates 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence (Video Interview)
WPRI12:
Meet and greet held ahead of Honor Flight ‘RI250’
RI’s revolutionary past comes into focus ahead of nation’s 250th anniversary
RI historian Bob Burke explains his “Just a Minute, Man” mission
RI unveils commemorative ‘Burning of the Gaspee’ ornament
CBS:
New effort underway to find the HMS Gaspee, a British ship torched by Rhode Island colonists in 1772
Holiday Ornament:
RI250 Christmas ornament celebrates nation’s first integrated regiment
Rhode Island Semiquincentennial 250th Commission releases commemorative holiday ornament
RI holiday ornament marks nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026. How to get one.
Burning of the Gaspee Christmas ornament produced locally, on sale at State House
Local Committees:
North Kingstown plants liberty tree in honor of semiquincentennial
Liberty Tree planted in North Kingstown to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary
Officials hope Cumberland Liberty Tree reminds us of our republic’s roots
Block Island gearing up for 250th anniversary celebrations
Richmond 250th Commission announces 2026 calendar of events
Arts Around the Fire to feature RI250 Commission program coordinator
Westerly plans an active semiquincentennial in 2026
Hopkinton lays out plans to mark 250 years of U.S. independence
Burrillville honors founding of a nation with planting of Liberty Tree
Burrillville begins nation’s 250th anniversary with challenge coins and logo contest
