[2] A private organization, the State House Restoration Society, raises funds and advocates for the landmark building.

The State Room is an entrance area for the office of the governor and contains a full-scale portrait of George Washington by Rhode Island native Gilbert Stuart.

The statue, originally named "Hope," was designed by George Brewster, cast by the Gorham Manufacturing Company,[5] and installed in 1899.

[8] The statue was briefly displayed inside the State House for public viewing, then was moved to the North Main Street armory for repair and restoration.

[10] The original Rhode Island Royal Charter of 1663 is on permanent display in a small museum at the State House.

[12] The gun was first displayed in Washington, D.C.; in 1874, Rhode Islanders requested that it be brought home, where it was installed at the State House.

[12] In 1988, to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the battle, the gun was temporarily returned to the exact spot in Gettysburg National Military Park where it had been disabled.

[12] It is an annual State House tradition to feature a Christmas tree and community and cultural holiday displays each December.