RI History
Discover Rhode Island’s Past.
City and Town Directories
Check your local library for your city/town directories, which typically include street listings, person listings, and business listings and display ads.
Key libraries, agencies, archives and local cultural heritage institutions:
Newspapers
More than 1,700 newspapers have been published in Rhode Island! Check your local library for access to your local newspapers.
Other Important Resources
EnCompass: A Digital Sourcebook of Rhode Island History
Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission