Today in Rhode Island History: 1755: According to recent counts, there are 1,234 "Blacks" in Newport; one in three persons in Washington County is black; and there are 418 "Blacks" to 712 "Whites" in Charlestown.

From the estate of Providence Journal photographer Lawrence Millard of North Kingstown: ”Animals,” circa November 1985. Evidence of beavers, unknown location.

Quahog Museum: Ephemera: Campaign piece for Kevin J. Diffily for Warwick City Charter Commission, 1992. His bid was unsuccessful.

From the estate of Providence Journal photographer Lawrence Millard of North Kingstown: ”Animals,” circa November 1985. Evidence of beavers, unknown location.

Today in Rhode Island History: 1775: The revenue cutter H.M.S. Rose raids Conanicut Island, burning houses and carrying off cattle to feed its crew and provide supplies for British forces in Boston. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Ros...

Quahog Museum: Fridge Magnets: Riverside Cleansers, 960 Willet Avenue, Riverside, East Providence, undated.

From the estate of Providence Journal photographer Lawrence Millard of North Kingstown: ”Animals,” circa November 1985. Evidence of beavers, unknown location.

Today in Rhode Island History: 1776: Some of the Americans who left Aquidneck Island assemble at Tiverton and Bristol to begin watching and harassing the British troops that have occupied Newport.

Quahog Museum: Pins: “Bristol 222nd Fourth of July, 2007.” en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol...

From the estate of Providence Journal photographer Lawrence Millard of North Kingstown: ”Animals,” circa October 1985. Evidence of beavers, unknown location.

Today in Rhode Island History: 2024: Luigi "Baby Shacks" Manocchio, a former boss of the Patriarca crime family, dies at the age of 97 in Bristol. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luigi_M...

Quahog Museum: Pins: ”Pride in URI,” undated. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Univers...

From the estate of Providence Journal photographer Lawrence Millard of North Kingstown: ”Animals,” circa July 1983. Painted turtles, unknown location.

From the estate of Providence Journal photographer Lawrence Millard of North Kingstown: ”Animals,” circa May 1973. Horses, unknown location.

From the estate of Providence Journal photographer Lawrence Millard of North Kingstown: ”Animals,” undated. Horse, Wood River.

Today in Rhode Island History: 1733: Governor (1732-'33) William Wanton dies in office at the age of 63. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William...

Quahog Museum: Ephemera: Providence Performing Arts Center tickets, December 2001 to February 2002. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Provide...

From the estate of Providence Journal photographer Lawrence Millard of North Kingstown: ”Aerials,” circa September 1967. Providence — Turnkey Post Office, Rhode Island State House, downtown.

Today in Rhode Island History: 1989: Colonel Walter Stone, superintendent of the State Police, and his top commander, Major Lionel "Pete" Benjamin, announce their plans to retire in 1990... www.findagrave.com/memorial/131... www.findagrave.com/memorial/147...

Quahog Museum: Ephemera: Save the Bay bumper sticker, ”25 Years of Member Support,” circa 1995 savebay.org

From the estate of Providence Journal photographer Lawrence Millard of North Kingstown: ”Aerials,” circa August 1970. Boating on Narragansett Bay.

Today in Rhode Island History: 1890: The Shepard Company department store on Westminster Street in Providence sustains $200,000 worth of damage from fire. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shepard...

Quahog Museum: Rulers and Yardsticks: ”Greenwich Hardware endorses Vin Maddalena, Democrat, EG Town Council,” circa mid-1980s.

From the estate of Providence Journal photographer Lawrence Millard of North Kingstown: ”Aerials,” circa September 1967. Along Ocean Road, Narragansett.

Today in Rhode Island History: 1967: A revised version of its own earlier proposal for a new RI Constitution is approved by a state Constitutional Convention. April 16, 1968 is set for a special election at which voters will either ratify or reject the document. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constit...

Quahog Museum: Glassware: ”Tall Ships, Newport, 1992” shot glass. tallshipsamerica.org/tsaevents/

From the estate of Providence Journal photographer Lawrence Millard of North Kingstown: ”Aerials,” circa September 1967. Bonnet Shores, Narragansett.

Today in Rhode Island History: 1996: U.S. Senator-elect Jack Reed wins seats on the Senate Labor and Banking committees. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Re...

Quahog Museum: Ephemera: Outlet Department Stores, multiple locations, undated. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Out...

From the estate of Providence Journal photographer Lawrence Millard of North Kingstown: ”Aerials,” circa September 1967. Looks like a gravel quarry. Anyone recognize it?

Today in Rhode Island History: 1983: William "Blackjack" DelSanto of the Providence Public Works Department, is charged, along with another DPW employee, with obtaining money under false pretenses.

From the estate of Providence Journal photographer Lawrence Millard of North Kingstown: ”Aerials,” circa September 1967. Boat. Water. Speed.

Today in Rhode Island History: 1976: The all-male membership of Providence's Turk's Head Club, a businessmen's luncheon club since 1913, votes 457 to 68 to admit businesswomen to full membership.

Quahog Museum: Hope High School Class of 1956 50th Reunion travel clock, 2006. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hope_Hi...

From the estate of Providence Journal photographer Lawrence Millard of North Kingstown: ”Aerials,” circa September 1967. Rocky Point, Warwick.

From the estate of Providence Journal photographer Lawrence Millard of North Kingstown: ”Aerials,” circa September 1967. Silver Spring Cove and Ram Point, South Kingstown.

Today in Rhode Island History: 1962: Republican John H. Chafee of Warwick becomes governor-elect as an all-night count of absentee ballots ends with a final plurality of 398 votes over Governor John A. Notte, Jr. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ch... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_A.....

From the estate of Providence Journal photographer Lawrence Millard of North Kingstown: ”Aerials,” circa September 1967. Point Judith Lighthouse, Narragansett.

Today in Rhode Island History: 1752: Jemima Wilkinson, the first American woman to found a new religion, the Universal Friends, is born in Cumberland. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jemima_...

Today in Rhode Island History: 1839: Governor (1897-1900) Elisha Dyer, Jr., is born in Providence. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elisha_....

Quahog Museum: Beverage cozies from Busy Bee Team Roofing Company, South Kingstown, undated. www.busybeeteamri.com

From the estate of Providence Journal photographer Lawrence Millard of North Kingstown: ”Aerials,” circa September 1967. Port of Galilee, Narragansett..

Today in Rhode Island History: 1894: Lime Rock National Bank of Providence (Charter #1369) fails due to its speculation in Western mortgages. www.ricurrency.com/bank-name/sm...

Exploring Little Rhody, vol. 2: November 15, 2025. Spring Park, Newport. newportspring.org

Today in Rhode Island History: 1930: Governor (1977-'85) J. Joseph Garrahy is born in Providence. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Jose...

Exploring Little Rhody, vol. 2: November 15, 2025. Little Compton Historical Cemetery #43, the Sawyer Burying Ground. rihistoriccemeteries.org/newsearchcem...

Quahog Museum: Ephemera: Narragansett Beer rebus coaster, undated. www.narragansettbeer.com

Today in Rhode Island History: 1956: Damage hits $100,000 in two separate business block fires in Providence. Three shops, a club, and a storehouse are damaged in one fire in a three story wooden building on Westminster street...

Exploring Little Rhody, vol. 2: November 11, 2025. The Halstead Apartments from Route 95 South, Providence. www.halsteadprovidence.com