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Independence Day Open House

July 4, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Newport Historical Society is pleased to announce that on Sunday, July 4th the Colony House will once again be open to the public, continuing a years long tradition. The Colony House will be open from 10 am for visitors to explore the first floor. A slate of free events are also scheduled to take place in Washington Square. At 11am, the Declaration of Independence will be read from the steps of the Colony House, at which point public admission to the interior of the Colony House will end. Following the reading, the Artillery Company of Newport will fire a 21 Gun Salute in Washington Square.

Details

Date:
July 4, 2021
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Event Categories:
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Venue

Colony House
Washington Square
Newport, RI 02840 United States
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Phone:
4018460813
Website:
NewportHistory.org

Organizer

Newport Historical Society
Phone:
4018460813
Email:
membership@newporthistory.org
Website:
NewportHistory.org