Keeping the light on wasn’t as easy as flipping a switch for residents in colonial Newport. This History Space program discusses the types of candles available in the 18th century and where in Newport they were made. Living historians will also shed light on the special occasions when they were used, including a warm welcome […]
Religious freedom is a cornerstone of American democracy, but we often lose sight of the fact that our own religious freedom requires that each of us be tolerant of those who believe differently. The first settlers of Rhode Island, however, were very clear on this issue, and it allowed Newport to very quickly become a […]
In July 1780, thousands of French troops arrived in Newport, RI and began an occupation that lasted nearly a year. This alliance played a crucial role in helping Americans win the War for Independence as well as aiding local residents as they recovered from the harsh British occupation. During the weekend of September 11-12, 2021, […]
In July 1780, thousands of French troops arrived in Newport, RI and began an occupation that lasted nearly a year. This alliance played a crucial role in helping Americans win the War for Independence as well as aiding local residents as they recovered from the harsh British occupation. During the weekend of September 11-12, 2021, […]
Ocean blue may be associated with Newport, but occupied Newport during the first three years of the Revolutionary War was likely a sea of intimidating Redcoats. Find out what these enemy coats really looked like and how they differed from what was commonly worn in this 18th century seaport. Come see reproduction British coats up […]
On Saturday March 19th, the Newport Historical Society will present its first pop-up History Event of 2022. Stop by the Colony House between 10am-2pm and meet members of the Tenth Massachusetts Regiment as they recreate a 1770s Muster Day. During a Militia Muster, all men ages 16-60 would spend one day each year training for […]
