As Rhode Island's capital, Providence is well-known as the state's hub for food, arts and entertainment, but it's also the state's oldest town. Providence was founded by Roger Williams in 1636 ...

Whether you think of it as the Providence Civic Center, the Dunk, or the AMP, it’s been a pulsing hub of culture, sports and activity in Rhode Island for half a century.

The oldest hospital in Rhode Island opened almost 200 years ago. Here's where it is. Catherine Messier. ... In fact, the state's oldest hospital was founded in Providence almost 200 years ago.