Friday, May 1st, 2026 6pm to 7pm The Colony House | Washington Square, Newport Admission $15 – $20 per person | *Student Discounts now available $10 with valid student ID Come celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s War for Independence & Rhode Island Independence Day with renowned music historians David & Ginger Hildebrand for a performance […]
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 3pm to 6pm Richard I. Burnham Resource Center | 82 Touro Street, Newport Exclusive Book Signing | Free with any Donation At this month’s History Happy Hour, the NHS will be selling advance copies of Echoes From the Attic: Stories of Slavery and Freedom-Making in Newport, RI, edited by Dr. Akeia […]
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 at the NHS’ current exhibition, "OCCUPIED! Newport and the Fight for Independence" History Happy Hour is Social Hour at the NHS, bring your friends, family […]
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 the release of our latest book ECHOES FROM THE ATTIC presented by Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes, Director of the Edward W. Kane and Martha […]
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 W. Kane & Martha J. Wallace Center for Black History at the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House, a landmark addition to Newport's cultural landscape. We invite you to […]
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 House will once again be open to the public, continuing a years long tradition. The Colony House will be open from 9 am to 11am […]
