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Captain Paul Cuffe, Yeoman: A Biography with Dr. Jeffrey Fortin

Richard I. Burnham Resource Center 82 Touro Street, Newport, Rhode Island

Thursday, January 9th, 2025 Richard I. Burnham Resource | 82 Touro Street, Newport Admission $15-$20 per person 6:30pm to 7:30pm; doors open at 5:30pm for a complimentary reception Paul Cuffe is best understood as a member of the Black founding fathers—a group of pre-eminent African Americans who built political and social institutions and led movements […]

$15 – $20
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History Happy Hour Open House

NHS Resource Center 82 Touro Street, Newport, RI

Every third Tuesday of the Month | 4pm - 7pm Richard I. Burnham Resource Center 82 Touro Street, Newport, RI Free with any Donation   Join us for an evening of engaging discussions and fascinating stories from the past, all while enjoying your favorite beverages after hours. The NHS' current exhibition, “Raise the Alarm: The […]

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Sailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad with Dr. Tim Walker

Richard I. Burnham Resource Center 82 Touro Street, Newport, Rhode Island

Thursday, February 6th, 2025 Richard I. Burnham Resource Center | 82 Touro Street, Newport Admission $15-$20 per person 6:30pm to 7:30pm; doors open at 5:30pm for a complimentary reception Sailing to Freedom highlights little-known stories of freedom-seeking by sea and describes the less-understood maritime side of the Underground Railroad.  This talk will reconsider and contextualize […]

$15 – $20