History Bytes: The Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities

July 23, 2013

The Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities (SPNEA), now HISTORIC NEW ENGLAND, was founded in 1910 by William Sumner Appleton of Boston ...

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A Writer’s Dozen

July 17, 2013

The 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 ...

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History Bytes: The Borden Family

July 17, 2013

One of the early founders of Portsmouth was Richard Borden (1595-1671) from Headcorn, Kent, England. He held many public offices and was an early ...

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Found: 17th Century Music

July 15, 2013

The Newport Historical Society is home to an impressive collection of sheet music, manuscripts, and full scores from Newport’s early musical events.  Tucked between ...

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Found: Singers’ Assistant

July 9, 2013

In an effort to simplify worship and distinguish themselves from the lavishness of the Catholic Church and Church of England, many early American religions ...

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History Bytes: Airships in Newport

July 9, 2013

The 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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