AT THE ANNUAL town meeting in Newport in the spring of 1870, a warrant was put forth “To see what action the town will take ...

The History of Newport, New Hampshire, from 1766 to 1878, with a Genealogical Register,” by Edmund Wheeler provides a brisk, ...

Rhode Island’s oldest functioning courthouse ... state house still in existence in the nation, according to the Newport Historical Society. As a courthouse, the Old Colony House heard notable ...

After Newport was founded in 1639 ... gift shop and a museum full of historical artifacts and information. More RI history: The oldest town in Rhode Island played an important role in the ...

If you want historical New England vibes, there are also lots of Rhode Island hotels with colonial ties. In fact, the very first hotel in Rhode Island opened in Newport almost 200 years ago.

The Newport Historical Society is gaining momentum in its efforts to establish the Center for Black History at the historic ...

The Artillery Company of Newport marked its 284th birthday with a celebratory dinner at its Clarke Street armory in Newport ...

The Museum of Newport Irish History will offer a tour of the circa 1828 Barney Street Cemetery on Saturday, March 22, at 1:00 ...

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