Providence Journal

Just in time for tree decorating, the Rhode Island Semiquincentennial 250th Commission has released a commemorative holiday ornament.

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore , chair of RI250, announced Friday, Nov. 28, in a news release that the 2025 Semiquincentennial holiday ornament is now available on the RI250 website and in the State House Gift Shop.

This year’s limited-edition ornament highlights the First Rhode Island Regiment, featuring a depiction of six soldiers from the nation’s first integrated regiment marching in line. These soldiers, who first saw combat during the Battle of Rhode Island in August of 1778, are in uniform and carrying the Rhode Island Regiment flag.

This ornament is the fourth in a series of limited-edition ornaments and is available for

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