On Saturday November 25, from 4PM to 6PM, visit the 1739 Colony House before Christmas in Newport’s opening ceremony and enjoy the ambiance of this historic structure. Admission is free, donations are welcome.
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Hear the history of early American holiday traditions on an evening lantern-lit walk. Learn how Newporters did, or didn’t, observe the holidays. This tour lasts about one hour. The tour departs outside of the Museum of Newport History at the Brick Market, located at 127 Thames Street. Tickets, which must be purchased at NewportHistoryTours.org, cost […]
Hear the history of early American holiday traditions on an evening lantern-lit walk. Learn how Newporters did, or didn’t, observe the holidays. This tour lasts about one hour. The tour departs outside of the Museum of Newport History at the Brick Market, located at 127 Thames Street. Tickets, which must be purchased at NewportHistoryTours.org, cost […]
Thursday December 7, 2023 at 5:30pm. Colony House, Washington Square It may surprise many to learn that on average Colonial Americans consumed twice the volume of alcohol than a modern American. They held fast to their belief that alcohol cured illness, lifted spirits, commemorated cultural events, and just made things generally better. In fact, it was […]
Hear the history of early American holiday traditions on an evening lantern-lit walk. Learn how Newporters did, or didn’t, observe the holidays. This tour lasts about one hour. The tour departs outside of the Museum of Newport History at the Brick Market, located at 127 Thames Street. Tickets, which must be purchased at NewportHistoryTours.org, cost […]
