Past Meets Present: An Exhibit of Composite Photographs

May 29, 2014

Given the popularity of social media sites like facebook and Twitter, it’s not surprising that the inspiration for the Newport Historical Society’s latest exhibit ...

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Moving Houses

May 29, 2014

This week the International Tennis Hall of Fame moved the c.1856 Congdon House from Haydon Court to a new site on Rhode Island Avenue ...

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History Bytes: Greenhouses

May 21, 2014

Gardening is considered the most popular American hobby and more frequently considered the number one summer chore, performed alone. During the Gilded Age, many ...

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Newport Historical Society Registrar Accepted to Become a Community Rep for the Digital Public Library of America

May 19, 2014

The Newport Historical Society is not a large institution, but its accomplishments have reached an international audience over the last few years. Recent achievements ...

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Diplomacy, War & Power in 17th Century New England & Indian Country

May 15, 2014

October 2, 2014 at 5:30pm Colony House, Washington Square $5 per person, $1 NHS members Please RSVP to 401-841-8770 Ninigret (c1600–1676) was a sachem ...

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June 26, 2014: Secrets of the Colony House Revealed

May 13, 2014

June 26, 2014 at 3PM $15 per person, $10 NHS members Reservations required: 401-841-8770 Newport’s Colony House has been a seat of government, a ...

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