During the American Revolution the British strategy focused on controlling American ports and blockading the coast. Because of Newport’s significance as a deep-water port and as a center of trade, British forces landed in Newport in December of . . . — — Map (db m48348) HM
These fortifications erected by the British 1777 were occupied by the Americans 1778, becoming the island base of the Continental Army under General Sullivan in the Battle of Rhode Island. They are now consecrated to the immortal memory of those . . . — — Map (db m48069) HM
The Use of the Land The scenic landscape that can be seen from this vantage point has had a rich and vibrant history. The Narragansett Indians inhabited this area of Rhode Island for thousands of years before its discovery by European . . . — — Map (db m48738) HM
Erected to honor the memory and
perpetuate the spirit and ideals of
the founders of the first government
in the world to allow and to insure to
its citizens civil and religious liberty.
Established on this Site in the Year 1638
Portsmouth . . . — — Map (db m29736) HM
has been designated a --------------------------------- National Historic Landmark ---------------------------------- This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America 1975 National Park . . . — — Map (db m48094) HM
The 1st Rhode Island Regiment of the Continental Line 1775 – 1783 The war for American Independence was a long and arduous struggle that demanded much of the American people. Rhode Island responded to those demands with patriotic fervor, . . . — — Map (db m48374) HM
