History at Home

As the Newport Historical Society begins to reopen following the guidelines set by RI state agencies, we remain committed to the mission of education, information dissemination, and use of the collections for research and enjoyment. Going forward, we will continue to offer new content on Newport’s rich history both through our traditional avenues and the new digital offerings we have developed during the COVID-19 pandemic. New content will continually be shared on this page as it becomes available! We also encourage you to follow along for updates as the Museum of Newport History and NHS Resource Center resume operations.

We are profoundly grateful to everyone who has chosen to engage with and support us at this time. To offer a donation to the NHS, please click the button below.

This tour was made possible through the efforts of Peter Hanney of Hanney Property Solutions, who contributed Matterport digitization of the Museum of Newport History,
and Jessika Davis, who arranged digital exhibit text. 

The Museum of Newport History is free to the public year-round, which is made possible through the generous donations of our patrons and visitors.  Please enjoy a virtual tour of the Museum: donations may be made online by clicking the ‘Donate’ button at the top of the page. To take a deeper dive, and participate in our virtual scavenger hunt, click the image below!

Like what you’ve seen so far? Become a member to stay up to date with our latest content, and receive reduced admission for tours, programs lectures and events. Members also benefit from discounted rates on research services, and a 20% discount on purchases made at the Museum & Shop! Click the button below to learn more.