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Founding of Providence, Rhode Island, 1636
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Founding of Providence, Rhode Island, 1636
Landing of Roger Williams at Providence, Rhode Island, 1636.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
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1600s 17th Century Amerindian Arrival Arrive Boat Colonial Colonist Colony Greet Indian Landing Meet Native Native American New England Pioneer Puritan Rhode Island Roger Williams Row Boat Settlement Settler Transportation Travel 1636 Providence
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This hand-colored woodcut print takes us back to the historic moment of the Founding of Providence, Rhode Island in 1636. The illustration depicts the significant Landing of Roger Williams at Providence, capturing a pivotal event in American history. In this vintage artwork, we witness an intriguing meeting between European settlers and Native Americans. A rowboat gently glides towards the shore as Roger Williams arrives on North American soil, symbolizing the arrival of a new era. The scene showcases both pioneer spirit and traditional native heritage. The artist skillfully portrays the 17th-century atmosphere with colonial-style clothing worn by Puritan colonists and Narragansett Indians present to greet them. This visual representation transports us back in time, allowing us to immerse ourselves in this crucial chapter of our nation's past. As we admire this remarkable piece of art, it serves as a reminder of our shared history and cultural diversity that shaped America into what it is today. It encapsulates the spirit of exploration, settlement, and coexistence that defined early New England colonies like Providence. This print not only captures a specific historical moment but also celebrates unity amidst differences - an essential aspect when reflecting upon our collective journey as a nation. Let this image transport you to a time long ago when pioneers like Roger Williams paved their way towards building prosperous communities such as Providence in Rhode Island – forever leaving their mark on North America's landscape.
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