Mix spooky with history this Halloween by taking a walking tour of Providence

At least half-a-dozen city walking tours offer macabre themes around Halloween, from those focusing on real-life history to ...

How Providence played a role in inspiring the 'architects of American horror'

Both Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft left their marks on Providence, and their footsteps can be followed there to this day ...

Providence City Council invites public to weigh in on ‘Mile of History’ project

Tuesday's hearing gets underway at 5:30 p.m. at Providence City Hall, on the third floor inside the council chambers.

The oldest farm in Rhode Island was founded almost 300 years ago. Here's where it is

However, Rhode Island is not only home to various good farms to visit, but also various historical farms. In fact, the ...
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There's no reservoir on Reservoir Avenue. Here's how it got the name

Reservoir Avenue in Providence once led to the Sockanosset Reservoir in Cranston. The Sockanosset Reservoir was part of Providence's original water system in the 1870s, along with the Hope and Fruit ...