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June 2026

Tue 16
Featured Featured June 16 @ 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 […]

Wed 17
Featured Featured June 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

“ECHOES FROM THE ATTIC” Book signing event with Charter Books

Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 Charter Books | 8 Broadway, Newport 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Free Book Signing Event   We are excited to collaborate with Charter Book in support of […]

Fri 19
Featured Featured June 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Edward W. Kane & Martha J. Wallace Center for Black History Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House 17 Broadway, Newport, United States

Friday, June 19th, 2026 Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House | 17 Broadway, Newport 10am to 11am | Free Public Event Join the Newport Historical Society for a ribbon cutting ceremony  to celebrate the […]

Sat 20
Featured Featured June 20 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

“Soul Value” Family Day at the Edward W. Kane & Martha J. Wallace Center for Black History

Edward W. Kane & Martha J. Wallace Center for Black History 17 Broadway, Newport, RI

Saturday, June 20, 2026 Edward W. Kane & Martha J. Wallace Center for Black History | 17 Broadway, Newport Admission $8 - $14 per person | Tickets include entry to […]

Sat 20
Featured Featured June 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Opening Celebration of the Edward W. Kane & Martha J. Wallace Center for Black History

Great Friends Meeting House 21 Farewell St, Newport, RI, United States

Saturday, June 20th, 2026 6pm to 8pm Great Friends Meeting House | 21 Farewell Street, Newport Cocktail Party & Conversation Event Join us for the opening celebration of the Edward […]

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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