Today, 4 May, the State of Rhode Island is celebrating Rhode Island
Independence Day, a commemoration of the state's independence from Great
Britain on 4 May 1776.
This year is the 245th anniversary of the Rhode Island General Assembly's declaration of independence from the British crown. Rhode Island was the first North American colony to do so.
Fore more information about Rhode Island Independence Day, please visit:
This Day in History: May 4, 1776 - Rhode Island declares independence
New England Historical Society: May 4, 1776: Rhode Island Independence Day
Rhode Island Secretary of State: Rhode Island History
04 May 2021
Rhode Island Independence Day
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