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Today in Rhode Island History:
1980: The National Weather Service at Green Airport reports this to be the coldest Christmas Day in Rhode Island's history — ten below zero, with a wind chill factor of as much as 58 below.
1980: The National Weather Service at Green Airport reports this to be the coldest Christmas Day in Rhode Island's history — ten below zero, with a wind chill factor of as much as 58 below.
December 25, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Today in Rhode Island History:
1980: The National Weather Service at Green Airport reports this to be the coldest Christmas Day in Rhode Island's history — ten below zero, with a wind chill factor of as much as 58 below.
1980: The National Weather Service at Green Airport reports this to be the coldest Christmas Day in Rhode Island's history — ten below zero, with a wind chill factor of as much as 58 below.
Olde Timey Photography:
Circa September 1985. Jewish Federation of Rhode Island, 3657 Post Road, Warwick.
Circa September 1985. Jewish Federation of Rhode Island, 3657 Post Road, Warwick.
December 25, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Olde Timey Photography:
Circa September 1985. Jewish Federation of Rhode Island, 3657 Post Road, Warwick.
Circa September 1985. Jewish Federation of Rhode Island, 3657 Post Road, Warwick.
Quahog Museum:
America’s Cup-themed coasters, undated.
America’s Cup-themed coasters, undated.
December 25, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Quahog Museum:
America’s Cup-themed coasters, undated.
America’s Cup-themed coasters, undated.
Today in Rhode Island History:
1787: The Rhode Island ship the General Washington, on a trading voyage for John Brown, carries the Stars and Stripes to Canton, China.
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1787: The Rhode Island ship the General Washington, on a trading voyage for John Brown, carries the Stars and Stripes to Canton, China.
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John Brown (Rhode Island politician) - Wikipedia
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December 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Today in Rhode Island History:
1787: The Rhode Island ship the General Washington, on a trading voyage for John Brown, carries the Stars and Stripes to Canton, China.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Br...
1787: The Rhode Island ship the General Washington, on a trading voyage for John Brown, carries the Stars and Stripes to Canton, China.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Br...
Olde Timey Photography:
Circa September 1985. Brown University, Providence.
Circa September 1985. Brown University, Providence.
December 24, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Olde Timey Photography:
Circa September 1985. Brown University, Providence.
Circa September 1985. Brown University, Providence.
Quahog Museum: Glass Bottles:
”Enoch W. Vars, Pharmacist. Niantic, R.I.,” circa 1880s.
”Enoch W. Vars, Pharmacist. Niantic, R.I.,” circa 1880s.
December 24, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Quahog Museum: Glass Bottles:
”Enoch W. Vars, Pharmacist. Niantic, R.I.,” circa 1880s.
”Enoch W. Vars, Pharmacist. Niantic, R.I.,” circa 1880s.
Today in Rhode Island History:
1973: Former Governor (1959-'61) Christopher Del Sesto dies in his home in Providence at the age of 66.
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1973: Former Governor (1959-'61) Christopher Del Sesto dies in his home in Providence at the age of 66.
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Christopher Del Sesto - Wikipedia
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December 23, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Today in Rhode Island History:
1973: Former Governor (1959-'61) Christopher Del Sesto dies in his home in Providence at the age of 66.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christo...
1973: Former Governor (1959-'61) Christopher Del Sesto dies in his home in Providence at the age of 66.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christo...
Quahog Museum:
7 ounce green bottle, Warwick Club Ginger Ale, undated. Possibly 1940s.
7 ounce green bottle, Warwick Club Ginger Ale, undated. Possibly 1940s.
December 23, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Quahog Museum:
7 ounce green bottle, Warwick Club Ginger Ale, undated. Possibly 1940s.
7 ounce green bottle, Warwick Club Ginger Ale, undated. Possibly 1940s.
Vintage photos of people...
Circa May 1985. Brown University Graduation, Providence.
Circa May 1985. Brown University Graduation, Providence.
December 23, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Vintage photos of people...
Circa May 1985. Brown University Graduation, Providence.
Circa May 1985. Brown University Graduation, Providence.
Today in Rhode Island History:
1686: Sir Edmund Andros assumes control of the government of Rhode Island, and technical possession of the Charter of 1663.
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1686: Sir Edmund Andros assumes control of the government of Rhode Island, and technical possession of the Charter of 1663.
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Edmund Andros - Wikipedia
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December 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Today in Rhode Island History:
1686: Sir Edmund Andros assumes control of the government of Rhode Island, and technical possession of the Charter of 1663.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhode_I...
1686: Sir Edmund Andros assumes control of the government of Rhode Island, and technical possession of the Charter of 1663.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhode_I...
Quahog Museum: Ephemera:
Wall calendar from Chickadee Farms, Westerly/Charlestown/Woodville, 1989.
Wall calendar from Chickadee Farms, Westerly/Charlestown/Woodville, 1989.
December 22, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Quahog Museum: Ephemera:
Wall calendar from Chickadee Farms, Westerly/Charlestown/Woodville, 1989.
Wall calendar from Chickadee Farms, Westerly/Charlestown/Woodville, 1989.
Graves of the Governors of Rhode Island:
Thomas G. Turner., Governor of the State of Rhode Island, 1859-'60
WR011, South Burial Ground, Warren
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www.findagrave.com/memorial/103...
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Thomas G. Turner., Governor of the State of Rhode Island, 1859-'60
WR011, South Burial Ground, Warren
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_...
www.findagrave.com/memorial/103...
rihistoriccemeteries.org/newgravedeta...
December 22, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Graves of the Governors of Rhode Island:
Thomas G. Turner., Governor of the State of Rhode Island, 1859-'60
WR011, South Burial Ground, Warren
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_...
www.findagrave.com/memorial/103...
rihistoriccemeteries.org/newgravedeta...
Thomas G. Turner., Governor of the State of Rhode Island, 1859-'60
WR011, South Burial Ground, Warren
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_...
www.findagrave.com/memorial/103...
rihistoriccemeteries.org/newgravedeta...
Exploring Little Rhody, vol. 2:
December 20, 2025. Sawtooth Building, Apponaug, Warwick.
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December 20, 2025. Sawtooth Building, Apponaug, Warwick.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Exploring Little Rhody, vol. 2:
December 20, 2025. Sawtooth Building, Apponaug, Warwick.
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December 20, 2025. Sawtooth Building, Apponaug, Warwick.
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Cement and Stone Masons' Plaques:
Narragansett Boulevard and Fairview Avenue, Cranston. Photographed December 20, 2025.
Narragansett Boulevard and Fairview Avenue, Cranston. Photographed December 20, 2025.
December 22, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Cement and Stone Masons' Plaques:
Narragansett Boulevard and Fairview Avenue, Cranston. Photographed December 20, 2025.
Narragansett Boulevard and Fairview Avenue, Cranston. Photographed December 20, 2025.
Today in Rhode Island History:
1893: Former governor (1880-'83) Alfred H. Littlefield dies at the age of 64.
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1893: Former governor (1880-'83) Alfred H. Littlefield dies at the age of 64.
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Alfred H. Littlefield - Wikipedia
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December 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Today in Rhode Island History:
1893: Former governor (1880-'83) Alfred H. Littlefield dies at the age of 64.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_...
1893: Former governor (1880-'83) Alfred H. Littlefield dies at the age of 64.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_...
Quahog Museum:
Rhode Island license plate, 1970s.
Rhode Island license plate, 1970s.
December 21, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Quahog Museum:
Rhode Island license plate, 1970s.
Rhode Island license plate, 1970s.
Today in Rhode Island History:
1938: The Portsmouth Historical Society is formed.
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1938: The Portsmouth Historical Society is formed.
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A note from our Board President for the Giving Season The Portsmouth Historical Society is closing out the year with gratitude and invites the community to its Annual Meeting and Reception on December...
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December 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Today in Rhode Island History:
1938: The Portsmouth Historical Society is formed.
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1938: The Portsmouth Historical Society is formed.
portsmouthhistorical.org
Quahog Museum: Pins:
”49th Annual Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Dedicated to Sandra Clooney, January 17, 2005. ’The day it rained on Clooney Field.’”
”49th Annual Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Dedicated to Sandra Clooney, January 17, 2005. ’The day it rained on Clooney Field.’”
December 20, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Quahog Museum: Pins:
”49th Annual Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Dedicated to Sandra Clooney, January 17, 2005. ’The day it rained on Clooney Field.’”
”49th Annual Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Dedicated to Sandra Clooney, January 17, 2005. ’The day it rained on Clooney Field.’”
December 19, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Today in Rhode Island History:
1951: The first outside audit of Pawtucket financial records in eighteen years shows poor accounting procedures, errors, a lack of safeguards against theft, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in unauthorized expenditures.
1951: The first outside audit of Pawtucket financial records in eighteen years shows poor accounting procedures, errors, a lack of safeguards against theft, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in unauthorized expenditures.
December 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Today in Rhode Island History:
1951: The first outside audit of Pawtucket financial records in eighteen years shows poor accounting procedures, errors, a lack of safeguards against theft, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in unauthorized expenditures.
1951: The first outside audit of Pawtucket financial records in eighteen years shows poor accounting procedures, errors, a lack of safeguards against theft, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in unauthorized expenditures.
Vintage photos of people...
Luckett Studios, Providence, circa late 1940s to 1950s.
Luckett Studios, Providence, circa late 1940s to 1950s.
December 18, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Vintage photos of people...
Luckett Studios, Providence, circa late 1940s to 1950s.
Luckett Studios, Providence, circa late 1940s to 1950s.
Today in Rhode Island History:
1748: Revolutionary general, congressman, and lawyer James Mitchell Varnum is born in Dracut, Massachusetts.
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1748: Revolutionary general, congressman, and lawyer James Mitchell Varnum is born in Dracut, Massachusetts.
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James Mitchell Varnum - Wikipedia
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December 17, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Today in Rhode Island History:
1748: Revolutionary general, congressman, and lawyer James Mitchell Varnum is born in Dracut, Massachusetts.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_M...
1748: Revolutionary general, congressman, and lawyer James Mitchell Varnum is born in Dracut, Massachusetts.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_M...