RI Veterans: Did you know? 04.12.25 (URI ‘Best for Vets’, Events, RI250 Ornament, resources) – John A. Cianci

by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans’ issues URI named among the best universities in the U.S. for military veterans Military Times’ Best for Vets: Colleges list ranked the University as top New England-based public institution for student success, available resources The University of Rhode Island has been named to the upper tier of best colleges and…

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ART! RI250 Commission presents “Brave Men as Ever Fought”, 1st RI Regiment – TODAY

RI250 Commission to Hold Portrait Presentation Commemorating First Rhode Island Regiment Photo: “Brave Men as Ever Fought” courtesy of Don Troiani Museum of the American Revolution, Funded by the National Park Service Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail Presentation and discussion around the painting from the Don Troiani Museum of the American Revolution will be…

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ART! Rhode Island Semiquincentennial 250th Commission (RI250) limited edition ornament

A christmas ornament hanging from the side of a tree.

RI250 Commission 2024 Commemorative Ornament Now Available Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, chair of the Rhode Island Semiquincentennial 250th Commission (RI250), today announced the release of the 2024 semiquincentennial commemorative holiday ornament, now available at the RI State House Visitor Center and Gift Shop.  This year’s limited-edition ornament highlights Rhode Island’s founding principle of religious…

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