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Walking Tour: The French in 18th Century Newport

April 17, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

$20

Purchase tickets at NewportHistoryTours.org. 

French in 18th Century 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 Newport.

This hour-long 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. Attendees can look for a sandwich board sign indicating the departure point next to the building.

Tours cost $20 per person, $15 for Newport Historical Society members and active duty military. Tickets must be purchased in advance at NewportHistoryTours.org/.

All tours follow social distancing guidelines with participants wearing a cloth or medical face mask and participants must maintain six feet apart from anyone outside of their “quaranteam.” Tour groups will not exceed ten participants and visitors will be asked a series of screening questions to ensure the health of everyone attending. For more details visit NewportHistoryTours.org or call the Museum of Newport History & Shop at 401-841-8770.

Details

Date:
April 17, 2021
Time:
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost:
$20
Event Categories:
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Website:
NewportHistoryTours.org

Organizer

Newport History Tours
Phone:
401.841.8770
Email:
tours@newporthistory.org
Website:
https://newporthistorytours.org

Venue

Museum of Newport History & Shop
127 Thames Street
Newport, RI 02840 United States
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Phone:
4018418770
Website:
NewportHistoryTours.org