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See a rare Declaration of Independence copy in RI. The Rhode Island history exhibit hits Woonsocket and Newport for America 250.

Film crews spotted in Fairhaven and South Dartmouth this weekend were working on a short film about legendary SouthCoast mariner Paul Cuffee.

Fall River student shares Paul Revere fact correcting common myth about “British are coming,” confirmed during local event

Plimoth Patuxet Museums in Plymouth, MA, is named the nation’s best open-air museum by USA Today’s 2026 10Best list.

3,365 miles across 12 states.

Two brothers and one woman still looking for a treasure?

We all know that Massachusetts has such a great wealth of history. And with that, many historic locations exist throughout the Bay State. Some are no longer active or in use, but there are some that just seem to stand the test of time. Even some businesses that have been around since previous centuries are still up and running. One in particular is known as the "Oldest Scratch Bakery in New England". That same spot is also one of the oldest bakeries that is still operating in the U.S.

Nearly 200 years ago seeing an elephant in real life was practically unheard of in North America. One of the first brought here met a tragic end in Rhode Island.

There are 50 states in America and each one has its own unique name with its own unique meaning. Hve you ever wondered where the Commonwealth got its official name? You may have lived in Massachusetts all your life and never really known the story behind its name. Tho...

Forget owning a tropical island. How about purchasing a historic island that once belonged to Roger Williams himself? An 8-acre island in Rhode Island's North Wickford Cove is on the market for $899,900 and the buyer will own a piece of Ocean State history...