Newport Historical Society
Historical society
82 Touro St, Newport, RI 02840
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Upcoming Events (4)
Tuesday, October 20th, 2026 Richard I. Burnham Resource Center | 82 Touro Street, Newport 4pm to 7pm | Self-guided exhibition tour Admission is donation based On Tuesday, October 20th the “OCCUPIED! Newport and the Fight for Independence” exhibition will remain open past normal business hours from 4pm to 7pm for happy hour🍹 History Happy Hour lets you visit the “OCCUPIED!” exhibition on your time! Haven’t seen the exhibit yet because of your work schedule? Need an activity before your scheduled
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Thursday, November 5, 2026 Richard I. Burnham Resource Center | 82 Touro Street, Newport Admission $15 – $20 per person | *Student Discounts now available $10 with valid student ID 6:30pm to 7:30pm; doors open at 5:30pm for a complimentary reception As part of an ongoing attempt to uncover women’s history, this book explores the significance of the Emerson daughters in their father’s success as a poet, philosopher, and Transcendentalist leader. As Culkin writes, “[Ralph Waldo Emerson’s] ability
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Thursday, December 10th, 2026 Richard I. Burnham Resource Center | 82 Touro Street, Newport Admission $15 – $20 per person |
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Thursday, February 4th, 2027 Richard I. Burnham Resource Center | 82 Touro Street, Newport Admission $15 – $20 per person | *Student Discounts now available $10 with valid student ID 6:30pm to 7:30pm; doors open at 5:30pm for a complimentary reception Black leaders in the 18th and 19th centuries organized, spoke out, and advocated strenuously for an end to slavery, along with greater rights and opportunities for their community. While they wrote and lectured eloquently and forcefully, often putt
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