The Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities (SPNEA), now HISTORIC NEW ENGLAND, was founded in 1910 by William Sumner Appleton of Boston ...
More InfoThe Newport Historical Society’s extensive furniture collection includes twelve significant desks featured in the new exhibit A Writer’s Dozen. Open through March 31, 2014 ...
More InfoOne of the early founders of Portsmouth was Richard Borden (1595-1671) from Headcorn, Kent, England. He held many public offices and was an early ...
More InfoThe Newport Historical Society is home to an impressive collection of sheet music, manuscripts, and full scores from Newport’s early musical events. Tucked between ...
More InfoIn an effort to simplify worship and distinguish themselves from the lavishness of the Catholic Church and Church of England, many early American religions ...
More InfoThe new Newport to Block Island high speed ferry is another reminder that resort destinations within Rhode Island have always been easily accessible. In ...
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