Providence, Rhode Island
In 1636, Providence, Rhode Island was founded by Roger Williams (1603-1683), an English theologian and an advocate for separation of church and state. As a religious exile of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, Roger William’s named the colony Providence Plantation, due to his belief that God had sustained his followers and brought them to this land. In theology, Divine Providence, or Providence, is the presence of God over the events in one’s life.
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State Capital-Rhode Island Tourism
january
- New Year’s Day
- Northeast International Auto Show
february
- Rhode Island Flower and Garden Show
may
- Memorial Day
june
- Gaspee Days Parade
- Zoobilee
july
- Fourth of July
august
- Italian Arts & Music Festival
- Rhode Island International Film Festival
september
- Providence Festival of New Latina American Cinema
- WaterFire Providence Festival (through October)
october
- Downcity Harvest Festival
- FirstWorks Festival (through November)
november
- Great International Beer Festival
- Thanksgiving
december
- Christmas Day
- Write-a-thon for Human Rights
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