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In August 1765, a group of Newporters organized a riot that turned leading citizens against each other and set Rhode Island on a path to rebellion against Great Britain. This tour explores what happened on those fateful summer days and offers a glimpse into life in colonial Newport on the eve of revolution. Presented by a guide wearing authentic historical clothing. Phone: 401-841-8770 Email: tours@newporthistory.org $15 for adults, $5 for children 5-12 years old, $10 for NHS Members, $10 for…

Hear stories of entrepreneurship, African American heritage and religious diversity during Newport’s colonial period. This tour lasts approximately 75-90 mins. $15 for adults, $5 for children 5-12 years old, $10 for NHS Members, $10 for Military, Free for Children under 5 years old. Website: NewportHistoryTours.org Phone: 401-841-8770 Email: tours@newporthistory.org Newport History Tours is Newport’s leading tour group and has been recognized by media outlets such as Yankee Magazine for presenting outstanding tours. NHT is a program of the Newport Historical…

From Newport’s colonial Golden Age to Gilded Age summer colony, discover the transformation of the city and its people. $15 for adults, $5 for children 5-12 years old, $10 for NHS Members, $10 for Military, Free for Children under 5 years old. Website: NewportHistoryTours.org Phone: 401-841-8770 Email: tours@newporthistory.org Newport History Tours is Newport’s leading tour group and has been recognized by media outlets such as Yankee Magazine for presenting outstanding tours. NHT is a program of the Newport Historical Society,…

Riots and rebellions, enemies and allies! Learn about Newport’s role in the American Revolution. This tour lasts approximately 75 mins. $15 for adults, $5 for children 5-12 years old, $10 for NHS Members, $10 for Military, Free for Children under 5 years old. Newport History Tours is Newport’s leading tour group and has been recognized by media outlets such as Yankee Magazine for presenting outstanding tours. NHT is a program of the Newport Historical Society, a non-profit whose mission includes…

Hear stories of entrepreneurship, African American heritage and religious diversity during Newport’s colonial period. This tour lasts approximately 75-90 mins. $15 for adults, $5 for children 5-12 years old, $10 for NHS Members, $10 for Military, Free for Children under 5 years old. Website: NewportHistoryTours.org Phone: 401-841-8770 Email: tours@newporthistory.org Newport History Tours is Newport’s leading tour group and has been recognized by media outlets such as Yankee Magazine for presenting outstanding tours. NHT is a program of the Newport Historical…

Specialty Saturday Tour! Discover the early history of Newport’s people of color, enslaved and free. Explore the places where enslaved people lived and labored, along with locations where free African Americans built their enterprises and supported a new local industry. This tour lasts approximately 90 mins. $15 for adults, $5 for children 5-12 years old, $10 for NHS Members, $10 for Military, Free for Children under 5 years old. Website: NewportHistoryTours.org Phone: 401-841-8770 Email: tours@newporthistory.org Newport History Tours is Newport’s…

From fetes to battles, explore Newport’s Old Quarter and hear stories about George Washington’s many connections to Newport. Presented by a guide wearing authentic historical clothing. $15 for adults, $5 for children 5-12 years old, $10 for NHS Members, $10 for Military, Free for Children under 5 years old. Website: NewportHistoryTours.org Phone: 401-841-8770 Email: tours@newporthistory.org Newport History Tours is Newport’s leading tour group and has been recognized by media outlets such as Yankee Magazine for presenting outstanding tours. NHT is…

From the thriving colonial rum trade through the temperance movement and Prohibition era smuggling, learn about the changing role of alcohol in the Newport community. Website: NewportHistoryTours.org Phone: 401-841-8770 Email: tours@newporthistory.org Newport History Tours is Newport’s leading tour group and has been recognized by media outlets such as Yankee Magazine for presenting outstanding tours. NHT is a program of the Newport Historical Society, a non-profit whose mission includes sharing Newport’s endlessly interesting history.

Specialty Saturday Tour! Home to craftsmen, merchants, religious dissenters and more, discover the Point neighborhood’s rich colonial history. This tour lasts approximately 90 mins. $15 for adults, $5 for children 5-12 years old, $10 for NHS Members, $10 for Military, Free for Children under 5 years old. Website: NewportHistoryTours.org Phone: 401-841-8770 Email: tours@newporthistory.org Newport History Tours is Newport’s leading tour group and has been recognized by media outlets such as Yankee Magazine for presenting outstanding tours. NHT is a program…

Specialty Saturday Tour! Discover the early history of Newport’s people of color, enslaved and free. Explore the places where enslaved people lived and labored, along with locations where free African Americans built their enterprises and supported a new local industry. This tour lasts approximately 90 mins. $15 for adults, $5 for children 5-12 years old, $10 for NHS Members, $10 for Military, Free for Children under 5 years old. Website: NewportHistoryTours.org Phone: 401-841-8770 Email: tours@newporthistory.org Newport History Tours is Newport’s…

Did the British Army steal the town records when they withdrew from Newport during the American Revolution; is there a tunnel on Touro Street; did an artist on Mill Street discover the tomato? This tour teases out the truth from the fiction in these stories and other infamous Newport tales. This tour lasts approximately 60-75 mins. This tour lasts approximately 90 mins. $15 for adults, $5 for children 5-12 years old, $10 for NHS Members, $10 for Military, Free for…