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. Newport's British Occupation- In 1777 as the Revolutionary War officially began, 7,000 British and Hessian soldiers invaded Newport creating an occupation that lasted for nearly 3 years. Explore the sites and stories of the soldiers and citizens affected during this time. This tour lasts approximately 75-90 mins. Tickets cost $15 per […]
The Newport Historical Society is pleased to host Dr. Iris de Rode for the first of two virtual talks that feature the French presence in Newport. This first lecture, The French Arrival in the “Deserted Town of Newport”, takes place on Thursday March 10, 2022 at 5pm. Attendance is free, but registration is required. To register, please […]
Purchase tickets at NewportHistoryTours.org. Creative Survival- Discover the early history of Newport’s people of color, enslaved and free. Explore the places where enslaved people lived and labored, along with locations […]
On Saturday March 19th, the Newport Historical Society will present its first pop-up History Event of 2022. Stop by the Colony House between 10am-2pm and meet members of the Tenth […]
Purchase tickets at NewportHistoryTours.org. 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 […]
Purchase tickets at NewportHistoryTours.org. 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 […]
On Thursday March 24, 2022 at 5pm, the Newport Historical Society will continue its virtual interview series with "Pinsent Tailor" Zack Pinsent and his partner Alex Zarlengo. NHS Executive Director Ruth Taylor will discuss men’s 19th century fashions with this fashionable couple. They will explore how 19th century men’s clothing can be just as over […]
Purchase tickets at NewportHistoryTours.org. Common Burying Ground- Explore the stone carvers, their art and the diverse people buried there who helped shape Newport’s history. This tour lasts approximately 75-90 mins. […]
Purchase tickets at NewportHistoryTours.org. Home to craftsmen, merchants, religious dissenters and more, discover the Point’s rich colonial history on the Point Neighborhood Walking Tour. This tour lasts approximately 90 mins. 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, […]
Join us for a virtual Civic Conversation hosted by the Newport Historical Society on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 5-7pm. Moderated by our experienced team, Jim Ludes and G. Wayne Miller of Story in the Public Square, we will assemble a diverse group of thoughtful individuals to ask ourselves: “How much do we love democracy?” Recent […]
On Thursday March 31st, 2022 at 5:30pm, the Newport Historical Society will continue its virtual interview series with bestselling author Alyssa Maxwell. NHS Executive Director Ruth Taylor will ask Alyssa about her research process and how she translates historical facts into historical fiction. Alyssa the author of The Gilded Newport Mysteries and A Lady and […]
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. Creative Survival- Discover the early history of Newport’s people of color, enslaved and free. Explore the places where enslaved people lived and labored, along with locations where free African Americans built their enterprises and supported a new local industry. This tour lasts approximately 90 mins. The tour departs outside of the Museum […]