The Rhode Island Latino History Collection is the official archive dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Latinos in Rhode Island. Established to bring to light the once unheard stories and unseen photographs from before 1991, the collection is built on the generous contributions of the very people whose histories it documents.

This is Rhode Island’s first and most comprehensive community-based archive focused on Latino heritage.

We invite you to be a part of this living history. Whether by sharing your personal story or contributing photos, documents, or artifacts, your voice matters.

The Rhode Island Latino Community Archives, housed in Central Falls, is the first archival collection to fully capture and tell the story of Spanish-speaking communities across the state.