Raise the Alarm: Newport Fire Department through the Decades Exhibition Opening

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

Tuesday December 17, 5pm to 7pm Richard I. Burnham Resource Center This retrospective exhibit showcases the history of the Newport Fire Department beginning with the purchase of a fire engine for Newport in 1734. In the 18th century, Newport’s firefighting and fire prevention efforts were supported by a multitude of volunteer fire clubs, which focused […]

Free