Providence State House Opens Rhode Island Revolution Exhibit Through August 2026

PROVIDENCE, RI — Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the Rhode Island Semiquincentennial Commission announced the opening of Revolution and Rhode Island: Liberty, Struggle, Legacy, a new exhibit at the Rhode Island State House.

The exhibit was installed to commemorate the Semiquincentennial and is now on display in the lower level of the State House.

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According to the announcement, the exhibit was inspired by the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. It explores Rhode Island's role in the American Revolution and invites visitors to reflect on the people, ideas and struggles that shaped the state's revolutionary legacy. The exhibit highlights Rhode Island's contributions to the fight for independence while also examining what the announcement described as the complexities and contradictions of liberty in the founding era.

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"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 in the announcement.

"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," Amore said.

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The exhibit offers what the announcement described as a deeper look at Rhode Island's revolutionary history and the individuals and communities whose experiences shaped the era. It is part of the Rhode Island 250 Commission's ongoing efforts to connect Rhode Islanders with the state's unique role in the nation's founding and to foster civic engagement through history.

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Visitors can see the exhibit at the Rhode Island State House, which is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. According to the announcement, Revolution and Rhode Island: Liberty, Struggle, Legacy will remain on display through August 2026.

The opening comes as Rhode Island and other states prepare programming tied to the nation's 250th anniversary. In Providence, the new installation gives residents and visitors a chance to view a public exhibit focused on the state's place in the Revolutionary era and the broader legacy of liberty, struggle and independence described in the display.

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