Friday March 29, 2013 at 11am
Rogues & Scoundrels: See where scoundrels lived, pirates profited and criminals were punished. Find out why this colony was known as “Rogue’s Island.”
Saturday March 30, 2013 at 11am
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.
Sunday March 31, 2013 at 11am
Golden to Gilded: From Newport’s colonial Golden Age to Gilded Age summer colony, discover the transformation of the city and its people.
Offered March 29-31, 2013, 11am – 3pm
Historic Site Tours: Visit the following Newport Historical Society properties:
- Colony House: This historic site, built in 1739, was a center for RI’s colonial government and houses a Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington.
- Great Friends Meeting House: Explore RI’s oldest house of worship, built for the Society of Friends in 1699.
- Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House: Tours Newport’s oldest house museum, built c.1697.
Tours cost $12 per person, $10 for Newport Historical Society members and $5 for children ages 5-12. Reservations suggested as space is limited. 401-841-8770 Tours departs from the Brick Market: Museum & Shop located at 127 Thames Street, Newport, RI.