In 1882, Oscar Wilde embarked on an American tour, in part brokered by Sam Ward. Wilde came to Newport to perform at the Casino Theater and ...
More InfoOn February 18th, 2010, Joe Baker of the Newport Daily News reported on our new walking tour. This tour focuses on the Kay-Catherine area ...
More InfoThe Historical Society owns a pencil sketch that is purported to be drawn by Gilbert Stuart when he was nine years old. Stuart grew up ...
More InfoProject Budget: $15,000 Raised to date: $10,000 The Newport Historical Society is producing a 20 minute video that highlights the unique story of Colonial ...
More InfoThis late 19th or early 20th century trunk belonged to Mrs. Katharine Bulkeley Lawrence. According to the March 31, 1948 edition of the “Newport ...
More InfoThe Historical Society has begun a process of conserving its important paintings collection with the help of our members and supporters. In 2009, four ...
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