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Celebrate the pride, history, culture and lifestyle of Rhode Island with premium graphic tees, hoodies, hats and gifts designed for people who love the state.
About Rhode Island
The story of Rhode Island
Rhode Island is Newport mansions, Providence food halls and 400 miles of coastline packed into America's smallest state.
History & heritage
Founded by Roger Williams as a haven for religious freedom, Rhode Island was the last of the original 13 colonies to ratify the Constitution in 1790. With the state motto “Hope” and a founding year of 1790, Rhode Island carries a history you can wear on your chest — that's what our print-on-demand apparel is here for.
Geography & landscape
Rhode Island is the smallest state by area but has 400 miles of coastline along Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic, including Block Island offshore. Covering 1,545 sq mi, Rhode Island lies in the Northeast region and runs on Eastern time.
Culture, food and traditions
Ivy League Brown, RISD art students, coffee milk as the state drink, Newport jazz festivals, and Del's frozen lemonade shape the Ocean State. From regional flavors like clam cakes, stuffies, coffee milk to festivals such as Newport Jazz Festival and WaterFire, the culture of Rhode Island shows up in every collection we design.
Sports, colleges and community
Home teams like Providence Friars, Providence Bruins and universities such as Brown, URI, RISD anchor communities across the state — and inspire many of our Rhode Island designs.
Parks, landmarks and wildlife
Landmarks like Newport Mansions, Cliff Walk, WaterFire Providence, Block Island and protected lands such as Roger Williams NM, Blackstone River Valley, Colt State Park give Rhode Island its outdoor identity. The state animal is the Harbor Seal, the state bird is the Rhode Island Red, and the state tree is the Red Maple — all of which show up in our nature and park collections.
Interesting facts about Rhode Island
- Rhode Island is the smallest U.S. state.
- Newport hosted the America's Cup for over 50 years.
- Coffee milk is the official state drink.
- The Rhode Island Red is one of the world's most successful chicken breeds.
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Fast facts
Rhode Island at a glance
- Capital
- Providence
- Largest City
- Providence
- Population
- 1.1M
- Area
- 1,545 sq mi
- Statehood
- 1790
- Abbreviation
- RI
- Time Zone
- Eastern
- Nickname
- The Ocean State
- Motto
- Hope
- State Bird
- Rhode Island Red
- State Flower
- Violet
- State Tree
- Red Maple
- State Animal
- Harbor Seal
- Region
- Northeast
Why people love it
Why people love Rhode Island
Living there. Locals love Rhode Island for its Ocean State identity, its healthcare economy, and the everyday rhythm of Providence.
Visiting. Travelers come for Newport Mansions, Roger Williams NM, and the food scene built around clam cakes.
Road trips. Classic drives connect Providence, Warwick, Cranston — perfect for weekend adventures and long-weekend camping.
Local pride. From Providence Friars game days to homecoming weekends at Brown, Rhode Island pride runs deep.
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