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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM166A_rhode-island-state-house_Providence-RI.html
To hold forth a lively experiment that a most flourishing civil state may stand and best be maintained with full liberty in religious concernments
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14QU_mary-ferrazzali-park_Newport-RI.html
Mary Ferrazzoli (1928-1994) was the visionary leader who founded the Friends of the Waterfront in 1982. She vigorously championed public access and stood firmly opposed to the commercial overdevelopment of the Newport waterfront blocking public ri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM149N_crescent-park-looff-carousel_East-Providence-RI.html
Has been designated a National Historic LandmarkThis site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America1987National Parks Service United States Department of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM147J_horace-mann_Providence-RI.html
This building honors the memory of Horace Mann1796-1859Brown University class of 1819Father of American public education, Statesman, reformer, and advocate for the abolition of slavery
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13ME_the-marlborough-street-chapel_East-Greenwich-RI.html
Built in 1872 by William Northup on the former site of Scalloptown. This chapel was the first fully integrated congregation in East Greenwich.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13J4_june-12-1775_East-Greenwich-RI.html
On June 12, 1775 The General Assembly for the state of Rhode Island met on this site and enacted a resolution to charter and arm two sloops for the protection of trade and appointed Abraham Whipple to be commander with the rank and power of commod…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13J2_kentish-guards-drill-field_East-Greenwich-RI.html
1774-1974Kentish Guards Drill FieldTo those Kentish Guardsmen who in 1774 utilized this field to prepare themselves for the conflict that assured our independence. This tablet was dedicated on the 200th Anniversary of the Kentish Guards October 19…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13GV_general-james-mitchell-varnum-home_East-Greenwich-RI.html
General James Mitchell Varnum Brigadier General of the Continental Army was instrumental in creating the Rhode Island Black Regiment which provided the first genuine route to freedom for Afro-American people in Rhode Island
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM135X_the-second-freewill-baptist-pond-street-church_Providence-RI.html
This historic congregation was a leader in the anti-slavery movement. Emancipation day celebration and served as a station on the underground railroad
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM135W_congdon-street-baptist-church_Providence-RI.html
Built in 1874 as the second meeting house and a place of worship for the 19th century Afro-American community