Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the Rhode Island Semiquincentennial (250) Commission have announced the opening of a new exhibit at the Rhode Island State House commemorating the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary.
“Revolution and Rhode Island: Liberty, Struggle, Legacy,” installed in the lower level of the State House, explores Rhode Island’s role in the American Revolution and examines the people, ideas and struggles that shaped the state’s revolutionary history. The exhibit also takes a closer look at the complexities and contradictions of liberty during the founding era.
“The RI Department of State is committed to creating spaces where Rhode Islanders and visitors can engage with our shared history in meaningful ways,” Amore said. “As we approach the Semiquincentennial, Revolution and Rhode Island: Liberty, Struggle, Legacy helps tell the story of our state’s critical role in the American Revolution while encouraging reflection on the enduring pursuit of liberty and justice.”
The exhibit is part of the Rhode Island 250 Commission’s broader efforts to connect residents with the state’s unique role in the nation’s founding and to encourage civic engagement through history.
The Rhode Island State House is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The exhibit will remain on display through August 2026.
