 Newport History Tours The Newport Historical Society & Newport Restoration Foundation See Newport the way George Washington experienced it in 1781 with the Newport History Tours. Stroll through exquisitely preserved living neighborhoods; feel transported back to the heyday of this thriving colonial metropolis. Hear stories of revolution and ruin, struggles for religious liberty, and remarkable entrepreneurship among Newport’s diverse people. The Newport Historical Society and the Newport Restoration Foundation are your sources for Authentic Newport history. These not-for-profit educational institutions have served for decades as custodians of Newport’s history and architectural landmarks. Join expert guides as we open wide the doors of history and invite you to explore Newport’s central place in American history.
Walking Tours Begin Saturdays in May ! Saturdays from May 1 – June 14 @ 11:00 am Discover Colonial Newport Inside & Out Walking Tour Discover the remarkable story of early Newport - and its central role in American history - on this stroll through Historic Hill. This introduction to Newport history includes a visit inside one colonial landmark. Tour begins at and tickets will be sold at the Museum of Newport History, 127 Thames Street.
Summer Walking Tours begin on June 16 Choose from the following tours: (detailed schedule to be announced soon)
Discover Colonial Newport Inside & Out Discover the remarkable story of early Newport - and its central role in American history - on this stroll through Historic Hill. This introduction to Newport history includes a visit inside one colonial landmark.
Newport’s Buried History: Slavery and Freedom Tour On this stroll, hear inspirational stories about Newport's people of color. Inside the c.1697 Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House, see what investigations in the attic have revealed about the lives of enslaved Newporters. Then tour a burying ground featuring beautiful and unusual gravestones made in memory of African men, women, and children in the 1700s.
Old House ABCs Tour Starting with a 1699 Meeting House and ending amid the Victorian splendor of lower Bellevue, this interactive walking tour features 300 years of architectural gems, in one of the best-preserved cities in the country. Learn to identify styles & date houses, spot interesting building elements, & pick up preservation techniques to apply to your own house or community.
Pirates and Scoundrels Tour Hear memorable stories of Newport's swashbuckling past on a tour inside the Colony House and through the historic Point neighborhood. See where notorious scoundrels were put on trial and punished, and find out why this colony was sometimes known as "Rogue's Island."
Rum and Revolution Tour From colonial taverns to Prohibition, this interactive walking tour is an entertaining & informative history of drinking. Newporters have gotten drunk - and very rich - on rum, a critical aspect of the seaport's history. Through jovial, authentic history-telling, learn about the changing role of alcohol in our culture.
Tastes of the Working Waterfront Tour Taste, touch & smell your way through history on this tour of the Lower Thames Street neighborhood. Chocolate, spices, and rum flavored old Newport's kitchens and commerce. Explore the wharves where these goods were made and traded. Walking Tour Tickets & Details
For tickets and information on all tours: (401) 846-0813 or (401) 841-8770
Museum & Store Hours Museum of Newport History & Newport Historical Society Store 10:00am - 5:00 pm daily 127 Thames Street in the 1762 Brick Market (foot of Washington Square) / (401) 841-8770 Exhibits include an engaging introduction to Newport from the 1600s through the Gilded Age. View a special exhibit of silver from 300 years of Newport history. Whitehorne Museum: The Doris Duke Collection of Newport Furniture Mon, Thu & Fri: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm; Sat & Sun: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 416 Thames Street in the Lower Thames Street neighborhood / (401) 847-2448 Housed in a Federal period mansion, Whitehorne features some of the best examples of Newport and Rhode Island furniture from the late 18th century. View examples of work by craftsmen from the renowned Townsend and Goddard workshops. Enjoy a stroll through recently redesigned formal gardens.
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