Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
Richard I. Burnham Resource Center | 82 Touro Street, Newport
Edward W. Kane & Martha J. Wallace Center for Black History | 17 Broadway, Newport (Entrance on Stone Street)
4pm to 7pm | Self-guided exhibition tour
Admission is donation based
October’s History Happy Hour has something new in store for you🍾
Starting on Tuesday, October 20th the “OCCUPIED! Newport and the Fight for Independence” exhibition AND The Edward W. Kane & Martha J. Wallace Center for Black History will remain open past normal business hours until 7pm for happy hour🍹
History Happy Hour lets you visit the “OCCUPIED!” exhibition and the Center on your time! Haven’t seen the exhibit yet because of your work schedule? Need an activity before Tuesday night’s dinner plans? History Happy Hour is a perfect way to see the exhibition and the Center outside of normal business hours.
Admission is on a suggested donation basis. Those who choose to donate will receive a complimentary beverage.
History Happy Hour is not a ticketed event or structured program. RSVPs can be made ahead of time by clicking the “RSVP Here” button below.