In 1882, Oscar Wilde embarked on an American tour, in part brokered by Sam Ward. Wilde came to Newport to perform at the Casino Theater and ...

The Historical Society owns a pencil sketch that is purported to be drawn by Gilbert Stuart when he was nine years old. Stuart grew up ...

Project Budget: $15,000 Raised to date: $10,000 The Newport Historical Society is producing a 20 minute video that highlights the unique story of Colonial ...

This late 19th or early 20th century trunk belonged to Mrs. Katharine Bulkeley Lawrence. According to the March 31, 1948 edition of the “Newport ...

The Historical Society has begun a process of conserving its important paintings collection with the help of our members and supporters. In 2009, four ...