Purchase tickets at NewportHistoryTours.org. Rogues & Scoundrels - See where scoundrels lived, pirates profited and criminals were punished. Find out why this colony was known as “Rogue’s Island.” This walking tour departs outside of the Museum of Newport History at the Brick Market, located at the foot of Washington Square, 127 Thames Street, Newport RI. […]
Purchase tickets at NewportHistoryTours.org. Golden to Gilded - From Newport’s colonial Golden Age to Gilded Age summer colony, discover the transformation of the city and its people. This tour lasts approximately 75-90 mins. The tour departs outside of the Museum of Newport History at the Brick Market, located at the foot of Washington Square, 127 Thames […]
Purchase tickets at NewportHistoryTours.org. George Washington’s Footsteps - From fetes to battles, explore Newport’s Old Quarter and hear stories about George Washington’s many connections to Newport. Presented by a guide wearing authentic historical clothing. This tour lasts approximately 75-90 mins. The tour departs outside of the Museum of Newport History at the Brick Market, located at […]
Purchase tickets at NewportHistoryTours.org. French in Newport - Explore the heart of 18th century Newport and discuss the year-long period when roughly 12,000 French soldiers and sailors lived alongside Newport citizens during the American Revolution. Learn how the French contribution to the Revolutionary War was vital to the success of American Independence—and it began in […]
Purchase tickets at NewportHistoryTours.org. Road to Independence - Riots and rebellions, enemies and allies! Learn about Newport’s role in the American Revolution. This tour lasts approximately 75 mins. Tickets cost $15 per person, $10 for NHS members and active duty/retired military and $5 for children ages 5-12. Specialty tours cost $20 per person, $15 for […]
Purchase tickets at NewportHistoryTours.org. Discover Colonial Newport - Hear stories of entrepreneurship, African American heritage and religious diversity during Newport’s colonial period. This tour lasts approximately 75-90 mins. Tickets cost $15 per person, $10 for NHS members and active duty/retired military and $5 for children ages 5-12. Specialty tours cost $20 per person, $15 for […]
