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About Gloria De Paola

Gloria De Paola

Gloria De Paola is a freelance writer on food, travel and history. She is a history buff and frequent contributor to smallstatebighistory. She is a board member of the East Greenwich Historic Preservation Society where she arranges programs and publicity.
Latest Posts | By Gloria De Paola
A Providence Love Story
7 years ago

A Providence Love Story

By  •  Rhode Island - General

Once upon a time an Italian count fell in love with a daughter of one of Rhode Island’s most elite families.  The blissful marriage ended sixteen years later with Caroline …
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The Merci Train Visits Woonsocket: A French Connection
8 years ago

The Merci Train Visits Woonsocket: A French Connection

By  •  Rhode Island - General, World War II Rhode Island

The United States and France have enjoyed a long and eventful relationship. We are grateful for the Comte de Rochambeau, the Marquis de Lafayette, and the Statue of Liberty given …
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How Curious! A Coal Mine in Cranston
9 years ago

How Curious! A Coal Mine in Cranston

By  •  Rhode Island - General

I wonder if the strollers and shoppers at Garden City Center are aware that beneath those trendy shops and eateries there was once an active coal mine. Granted, the coal …
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