NEWPORT – The goal is for readers to be educated, enlightened and entertained. And not overwhelmed. So, the Newport Historical Society's latest book, the paperback "Newport: A Concise History," takes ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Newport Historical Society announced a campaign this month dedicated to raising $4.5 million to establish a center for Black ...

In a city absolutely packed with history, some of the oldest houses are owned by your next door neighbor. Newport is famous for its colonial buildings, many of which date back to before the country ...

NEWPORT, R.I. — Duchess (Channing) Quamino was said to be the daughter of an African prince, and became an accomplished baker and businesswoman. Newport Gardner was a musician, community activist, and ...

This weekend – July 14-July 15, 2023 – you can step back in time to Newport in 1780 during the “French in Newport Living History Weekend”. Centered at Washington Square in downtown Newport, RI, meet ...

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 in regard to a History of the town …” The measure passed, and a committee ...