America250 at the Newport Historical Society

Join the Newport Historical Society in making America’s 250th birthday one to remember. America250 at the NHS will kick off two years’ worth of engaging and educational programming and events to commemorate the birth of our nation and the City of Newport’s outsized role in America’s pursuit of independence.  

Newport Historical Society Launches the Voices Campaign

 

To explore the experience of enslaved people and illuminate the often-overlooked narratives of Black Newporters, the Newport Historical Society is embarking on the $4.5 million Voices Campaign to restore the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House and launch a center for Black history in Newport.

Upcoming Events

  • Independence Day Open House

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  • “Undercurrents of Power: Aquatic Culture in the African Diaspora” with Author Kevin Dawson

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  • French in Newport 2025

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The Newport Historical Society is a recipient of the National Award of Excellence for the 2024 A Name, A Voice, A Life Exhibition Honored by the American Association for State and Local History.

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