Barney Street Cemetery

The Museum of Newport Irish History will offer a tour of the circa 1828 Barney Street Cemetery on Saturday, March 22, at 1:00 p.m.

This tour of the final resting place of many of Newport’s early Irish immigrants and the site of Rhode Island’s first Catholic church is approximately 30 minutes long. Popular local researcher and guide Steve Marino will lead the tour. Learn the fascinating story of this site, which is central to the history of Newport’s early Irish community.

The Museum of Newport Irish History restored the cemetery in 1998-99 and continues to maintain it today, thanks to dedicated volunteers and the generosity of its membership.

There is no fee, but reservations are requested. To reserve and learn more, please visit NewportIrishHistory.org/Events or call Ann at (917) 270-3372.

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