Discover what the capital of Rhode Island is. Learn about its history, population, state house, how the capital city was decided, famous cities, and trivia.

As Rhode Island's capital, Providence is well-known as the state's hub for food, arts and entertainment, but it's also the state's oldest town. Providence was founded by Roger Williams in 1636, making ...

Rhode Island will celebrate the semiquincentennial with a special WaterFire lighting, but won't be getting a visit from the Tall Ships.

According to the official Rhode Island website, the state was named by Dutch explorer Adrian Block. He originally named it "Roodt Eylandt," or "red island," referencing the red clay that lined the ...