History Bytes: Ice Harvesting

February 26, 2015

As Newport emerges from this year’s ice age, the fresh water ponds will start to thaw. During the coldest years of the last century, ...

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History Bytes: Easton’s Beach Pavilion

February 19, 2015

When the temperature finally rises above freezing, thoughts of the beach will come to mind. The Pavilion at Easton’s Beach was built in 1887 ...

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Newport History Bytes Book Talk Rescheduled for April 30th

February 17, 2015

Due to the winter weather, the Newport Historical Society has postponed its Thursday February 19, 2015 Newport History Bytes book talk for Thursday April ...

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Winter Festival Programming at the Museum of Newport History

February 10, 2015

Looking for an outing during this chilly winter? The Museum of Newport History offers educational and enlightening exhibits ideal for those looking to stretch ...

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History Bytes: Inoculation

February 5, 2015

The spread of measles is in the news and the use of vaccinations continues to be controversial, just as it was over 200 years ...

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Headquarters Closed for Renovation

January 30, 2015

The Newport Historical Society’s Resource Center Rehabilitation Project at its 82 Touro Street headquarters building is progressing steadily. Work is transitioning from the outdoor ...

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