Rhode Island Colonial Charter: 1663-2013

350th anniversary of Rhode Island's "lively experiment" in religious freedom

“Code Used By RI Founding Father Is Finally Cracked” (AP)

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The obscure book’s margins are virtually filled with clusters of curious foreign characters — a mysterious shorthand used by 17th century religious dissident Roger Williams. For … Continue reading

December 20, 2012 · Leave a comment

The Rhode Island 1663 Colonial Charter Commission Founding

On February 21, 2012, Governor Lincoln Chafee issued Executive Order 12-01 to establish the Rhode Island 1663 Colonial Charter 350th Anniversary Commission.  The commission is tasked with coordinating a state-wide … Continue reading

December 18, 2012 · Leave a comment