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Upcoming lecture will explore shared Irish and African Heritage experience in Gilded Age Newport

by Ryan Belmore September 9, 2021September 9, 2021

On This Day In Newport History – September 9, 1957: President Eisenhower signs Civil Rights Act of 1957 while in Newport

by Ryan Belmore September 9, 2021September 9, 2021

This Day in RI History: September 5, 1874 Nap Lajoie born in Woonsocket

by Ken Abrams September 5, 2021September 3, 2021

Graves of Fallen French Revolutionary Soldiers to be honored with an unveiling ceremony at Trinity Church on September 10

by Ryan Belmore August 31, 2021August 31, 2021

Hurricane Carol Newport

PHOTOS: Hurricane Carol Makes Landfall in Newport, RI on August 31, 1954

by Ryan Belmore August 31, 2021August 31, 2021

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Health & Fitness, History

This Day In History: August 31, 1881 – Inaugural US Men’s Single Tennis Championships Is Played in Newport, RI

by Ryan Belmore August 31, 2021August 31, 2021

This Day In Newport History – August 29, 1778: Battle of Rhode Island

by Ryan Belmore August 29, 2021August 29, 2021

Arts & Entertainment, History

On This Day – August 28, 1987: Actor John Huston dies in Middletown

by Ryan Belmore August 28, 2021August 28, 2021

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On This Day In Newport History – August 27, 1995: Tiger Woods Wins 1995 U.S. Amateur Championship in Newport

by Ryan Belmore August 27, 2021August 27, 2021

The Cowsills Newport RI

Arts & Entertainment, History

This Day in RI History: August 26, 1949 – Bob Cowsill is born

by Ken Abrams August 26, 2021August 26, 2021

John F. Kennedy Sailing In Newport

PHOTOS: President John F. Kennedy Sailing In Newport on August 26, 1962

by Ryan Belmore August 26, 2021August 26, 2021

van johnson

On This Day in Newport History: Van Johnson, Actor and Dancer, Was Born in Newport on August 25, 1916

by Ryan Belmore August 25, 2021August 25, 2021

Newport Mercury

Today In Newport History: August 22, 1762 – Ann Franklin Takes Over Newport Mercury, Becomes First Female Editor in U.S.

by Ryan Belmore August 22, 2021August 22, 2021

Miramar Mansion

This Day In Newport History: August 20, 1915 – Miramar Mansion Inaugurated

by Ryan Belmore August 20, 2021August 20, 2021

Hurricane Bob

Today In Newport History: August 19, 1991 – Hurricane Bob Makes Landfall Over Newport

by Ryan Belmore August 19, 2021August 19, 2021

George Washington

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Today In Newport History: August 17, 1790 – George Washington Arrives In Newport

by Ryan Belmore August 17, 2021August 17, 2021

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Today In Newport History: August 11, 1866 – First Roller Skating Rink Opens to The Public in US

by Ryan Belmore August 11, 2021August 11, 2021

This Day in RI History: August 9, 1918 – Director Robert Aldrich born in Cranston

by Ken Abrams August 9, 2021August 8, 2021

This Day in RI History: August 7, 1742 -Nathanael Greene born in Potowomut

by Ken Abrams August 7, 2021August 7, 2022

Restoration of Butts Hill Fort begins

by Community Submission August 5, 2021August 5, 2021

Benjamin Franklin’s fight against a deadly virus: Colonial America was divided over smallpox inoculation, but he championed science to skeptics

by The Conversation July 1, 2021July 1, 2021

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Gravestones to return to Newport

by Community Submission June 21, 2021June 21, 2021

This Day in RI History: June 10, 1772 – The burning of the HMS Gaspee

by Ken Abrams June 10, 2021June 9, 2021

On This Day In Newport History – June 9, 1869: Construction of First Torpedo Station on Goat Island Ordered

by Ryan Belmore June 9, 2021June 9, 2021

This Day in RI History: June 8, 1717 – Former RI Governor John Collins born in Newport

by Ken Abrams June 8, 2021June 7, 2021