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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 […]

Tue 21
Featured Featured April 21 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

History Happy Hour & Exclusive Book Signing with Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes

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

Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 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 […]

Wed 29
Featured Featured April 29 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Tavern Talk – “Stealing America: The Hidden History of Indigenous Slavery in U.S. History” with author Linford D. Fisher

The Colony House Washington Sqaure, Newport

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 The Colony House | Washington Square, Newport Admission $15 – $20 per person | *Student Discounts now available $10 with valid student ID 6pm to 7pm; doors […]

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 […]

Tue 5
Featured Featured May 5 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Tavern Talk – “When the Declaration of Independence Was News” with author Emily Sneff

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

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Richard I. Burnham Resource Center | 82 Touro Street, Newport Admission $15 – $20 per person | *Student Discounts now available $10 with valid student ID 6:30pm […]

Tue 19
Featured Featured May 19 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

History Happy Hour & Exclusive Book Signing with Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes

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

Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 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 […]

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