Find-A-Grave: Rhode Island - Information about the final resting places of notable people from the state or buried here. Includes maps, biographical sketches, photographs, and portraits for many listings.
Rhode Island History - A brief history of the state, from RIGenWeb. Includes a timeline and links to maps showing past changes in state and county boundaries.
Rhode Island Reading Room - Large collection of articles of state genealogical and historic interest from old Rhode Island books, newspapers, and other sources.
The Tefft Papers - In January 1676 Joshua Tefft was hanged, drawn and quartered for high treason during King Philip's War. He left behind an orphan son named Peter.
What did you do in the war, Grandma? - An oral history of Rhode Island women during World War II. Written by students at the South Kingstown High School.