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 […]
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 opening of the Edward W. Kane & Martha J. Wallace Center for Black History on Juneteenth! The ribbon cutting ceremony is one of many events […]
Saturday, June 20, 2026 Edward W. Kane & Martha J. Wallace Center for Black History | 17 Broadway, Newport Free Admission with the discount code: CBH26 Soul Value Performances: 11am, 12pm, 1pm A duet, performed by April H. Brown and Jessica T. Pearson, brings to life the stories of New England Black women—Elleanor Eldridge, Elizabeth […]
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 […]
Sunday, June 21st | 1:00pm Free Public Event* *Guests who wish to explore the Center before or after the service will need to purchase an admission ticket. Join us for an interfaith celebration in partnership with representatives from the Narragansett Nation, Mt. Zion AME, Trinity Church, Temple Shalom, St. Peter’s Lutheran, Channing Memorial, and more. […]
