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February 2026

Thu 19
Featured Featured February 19 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

“OCCUPIED! Newport and the Fight for Independence” Exhibition Opening Night

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

Thursday, February 19th, 2026 Opening Reception | 5:30pm to 7:30pm Richard I. Burnham Resource Center | 82 Touro Street, Newport Tickets $10 non-members | $5 Winter Fest Bracelets Holders | […]

Sat 21
Featured Featured February 21 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Freehand Silhouette Portrait Making at the Colony House

The Colony House Washington Sqaure, Newport

Saturday, February 21st, 2026 The Colony House | Washington Square, Newport 11:30am-3:30pm | Special Event   Experience the timeless artistry of silhouette portraiture with Deborah O’Connor, known as The Silhouette […]

March 2026

Tue 17
Featured Featured March 17 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

History Happy Hour

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

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 […]

April 2026

Tue 14
Featured Featured April 14 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

West Point Band Regimental Brass Quintet Recital at the Colony House

The Colony House Washington Sqaure, Newport

Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 6:30pm to 8pm The Colony House | Washington Square, Newport Free Public Event The West Point Band is the U.S. Army’s oldest band and the oldest […]

May 2026

Fri 1
Featured Featured May 1 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Music of the American Revolution: The 250th Anniversary

Friday, May 1st, 2026 7:30pm to 8:30pm The Colony House | Washington Square, Newport Admission $15 – $20 per person | *Student Discounts now available $10 with valid student ID Come […]

July 2026

Sat 4
Featured Featured July 4 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Independence Day Open House

Colony House Washington Square, Newport, RI, United States

Saturday, July 4th, 2026 Colony House | Washington Square 9am to 11am Free Family-Friendly Event The Newport Historical Society is pleased to announce that on Saturday, July 4th the Colony […]

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