Rhode Island and the American Revolution

Smallest in size but biggest in courage, Rhode Island was the first of the original thirteen colonies to declare independence from Great Britain! On this engaging and inspiring tour, you will learn the story of Washington’s most trusted general in the Continental Army during the Revolution, go to the sight of America’s “first blow for freedom”, visit the home of one of Rhode Island’s signers of the Declaration of Independence, stand in the very room where we renounced our allegiance to England, and more! Come with us and you will see the role we played for liberty!