Tuesday, November 17th, 2026 4pm to 7pm | Sip & Shop event The Colony House | Washington Square, Newport The Holiday Market at the Colony House returns by popular demand on Tuesday, November 17th, 2026! In place of our usual “History Happy Hour” at the Resource Center,* we’re hosting a special “Sip & Shop” at […]
Friday, December 4th – Sunday, December 6th, 2026 The Colony House | Washington Square, Newport 10am to 6pm | Special Event Step into the festive spirit at Newport’s historic Colony House during the Mingle & Jingle Trunk Show! Explore a curated selection of handcrafted gifts and artisan goods from local vendors while enjoying the charm […]
Saturday, December 12, 2026 12pm to 2pm The Colony House | Washington Square Get in the Christmas spirit with four readings of the poem “A Visit from St. Nicolas” and pictures with Santa on Saturday, December 12, from 12:00pm-2:00pm at the Colony House, Washington Square, Newport. Readings will take place at 12:00pm, 12:30pm 1:00pm with […]
Thursday, December 17, 2026 The Colony House | Washington Square, Newport 4pm to 6pm | Book Signing Event Accused of treason four times by three governments, William Rotch led a harrowing life. A Quaker merchant in the Age of Revolution, he refused to fight for either independence or empire. To governments and neighbors, his pacifism […]
