1st Rhode Island

With revolution on the horizon, a band of Rhode Islanders prepare for war by forming a militia line infantry regiment to combat British forces in New England. To fill their regimental quota,... Read allWith revolution on the horizon, a band of Rhode Islanders prepare for war by forming a militia line infantry regiment to combat British forces in New England. To fill their regimental quota, Rhode Island's Congress opens recruitment to Native Americans and free men of color to en... Read allWith revolution on the horizon, a band of Rhode Islanders prepare for war by forming a militia line infantry regiment to combat British forces in New England. To fill their regimental quota, Rhode Island's Congress opens recruitment to Native Americans and free men of color to enlist- sparking controversy within and beyond Rhode Island's militia. African-American men ... Read all