February is known as Black History Month, an annual time that celebrates the history, heritage and diversity of the Black community with special virtual events, lectures and walking tours throughout The Classic Coast. COVID-19 NOTE: When…
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Newport is considered one of the most walkable cities in the U.S. From some of the most historic sites in the country to panoramic ocean views and architecture that will absolutely take your breath away, you're going to want to get up close…
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Make your way outdoors this month for a 75-minute walking tour with the Newport Historical Society in the heart of downtown Newport. Presented by an expert guide, tours will depart with a group of no more than ten for an especially intimate…
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Unparalleled history lingers around every corner here in Newport. From the oldest continually operating lending library in the country to the oldest standing Jewish synagogue in North America, travel between sites and centuries when you…
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Nearly four hundred years of history lingers around every corner in Newport. Walk these cobblestone byways and pass by the oldest synagogue in the country, or transport back to the 17th century when you step foot in America's oldest tavern…
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Nearly 400 years of downright monumental history comprise this small but mighty Classic Coast. Since 1639 when a group of English settlers separated from the settlement in Portsmouth and planted roots on the southern side of our island…
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In the years since Newport was founded in 1639, people have arrived here on the doorstep of the Atlantic from every corner of the world. First, it was the English dissenters seeking religious freedom. Then came the Quakers and the Jews in…
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Close to the hustle and bustle of America’s Cup Avenue, just off the Claiborne Pell Bridge, is a small neighborhood tucked away from view, known mostly by its residents and other Newport locals. Formally called Easton’s Point after one of…
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FAST FACTS What: Newport Antiques Show When: July 28 - 30, 2017 Where: St. George's School, Purgatory Road, Middletown RI Admission: $15 per person or $20 for a three-day pass; Over the last decade, the Newport Antiques Show has…
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Newport's various sectors of religious history come together during Four Enduring Faiths, Four Remarkable Landmarks, a walking tour of the city's four historic houses of worship. Begin your journey at Touro Synagogue, the oldest…
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