Rhode Island’s Revolution Reimagined | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Rhode Island’s Revolution didn’t just change the nation—it rewrote the state’s own map. While Newport, once the fifth-largest city in America, thrived on trade and wealth, it became a British stronghold in 1776, suffering three years of occupation, burned homes, and economic collapse. Meanwhile, Providence quietly rose, absorbing refugees, launching daring raids, and building into a strategic, industrial powerhouse. The Revolution shifted power—and history—right to its doorstep. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on…