Miscellany Rhode Island History Online Miscellany Historical tidbits, fun facts, and other items of interest that don't fit anywhere else. American Band One of America's oldest civilian concert bands. The entire band enlisted in the Civil War, losing their bass drum at the Battle of Bull Run. History from 1837 to 1920.
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Rhode Island Natural History Bibliography of books on the state's natural history. Travel Ambassador of Rhode Island History in the making. Eye the historic and contemporary Potato Head statues , like Edgar Allan Poe-tato and the Independent Potato. Red A history of the state bird, in case you want to know more about this fine fowl. If you really need to know what to look for in a Rhode Island Red, check this breeder's site .