Holiday Lantern Tour
November 16th – December 1st on Fridays & Saturdays at 4:30pm
December 6th – December 29th on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 4:30pm
Learn the history of 18th century winter holiday traditions on a lantern-lit stroll through Newport’s streets. Hear how people did or didn’t celebrate the holidays. Reservations strongly encouraged as space is limited.
Winter at the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House: 1795
December 1 & December 8, 2012 at 11am
Tour the c.1697 Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House; hear about the house’s history and learn how 18th century residents made their way through the winter. At the tour’s conclusion, meet a historical interpreter portraying Polly Wanton Lyman who will discuss winter life in 1795. $15 per person, $10 NHS members; reservations required.
Hear stories of remarkable entrepreneurship and religious diversity during Newport’s colonial period.
Discover Colonial Newport in Costume
Follow a guide in colonial costume as she recounts the stories of Newport’s early history. Learn about the city’s founding, its prosperity and its role in the American Revolution.
December 26th at 11am
See where scoundrels lived, pirates profited and criminals were punished. Find out why this colony was known as “Rogue’s Island.” $12 per person, reservations suggested.
Holiday History Stroll
Follow a guide in colonial costume and learn about winter holiday traditions during the colonial era. $12 per person, reservations suggested.
All tours depart from the Museum & Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, Newport, RI. Tours are weather permitting and cost $12 per person, $10 for NHS members, unless otherwise noted. For reservations call 401-841-8770.