"All things Irish", is the goal of the 47th Annual Newport Irish Heritage Month with family fun events, guided tours, the 68th Annual Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade and more Irish-themed happenings occurring all month long thanks to The…
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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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Before America's elite transformed Newport into their summertime resort, the city was infused with Irish heritage. In the early 1800's, Irish immigrants migrated to Newport in large numbers to embrace a number of jobs, like working the coal…
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With 385 years under its belt, you could say Newport is steeped in history. From the oldest tavern, continuously operating library and synagogue in the country, to breathtaking Gilded Age mansions and the largest collection of Colonial Era…
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