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July 20
Northern Bay Lighthouse Tour, Providence
WaterFire, Providence
Bristol Tales of the Slave Trade Walking Tour, Bristol
July 21
Ford Model A Day, Lincoln
Pirate Ship Day and Open House Tours, Smithfield
July 22
Creative Survival: African Artisans in Newport, Newport
July 24
Hermit Crab Races, Misquamicut, Westerly
A History of the Newport Folk Festival, Newport
July 25
Concert Under the Elms, Providence
Bristol Tales of the Slave Trade Walking Tour, Bristol
More events
July 20th in Rhode Island history*
1591
Ann Marbury Hutchinson, a midwife and founder of the town of Pocasset (Portsmouth) is born in Alford, Lincolnshire, England.
1769
The British sloop Liberty is burned. Governor Wanton issues a proclamation calling for the apprehension of those responsible. Despite an offered reward from His Majesty's Commissioners of 200 pounds for each offender, no one comes forward.
1775
The frigate Rose threatens to bombard Newport if rebel activists are not thrown out of the city.
1776
On the steps of the Colony House in Newport, Major John Handy reads aloud the Declaration of Independence.
1811
Governor (1857-'59) Elisha Dyer, Sr., is born in Providence.
1853
Governor (1851-'53) Philip Allen resigns to take up the post of United State Senator.
1865
American National Bank (formerly the American Bank of Providence) organized and granted federal charter #1472.
1906
Old National Bank of Providence (Charter #1151) is absorbed by the Industrial Trust Company.
1940
Grand Circuit Harness Racing returns to Rhode Island after a lapse of 33 years.
1953
Climaxing litigation begun almost six years ago, the Superior Court gives Providence permission to sell the antiquated Dexter Asylum.
1976
The repaired statue of the Independent Man is returned to the top of the State House dome—via helicopter.
