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Museum Spotlight: Jane Stuart

Museum Spotlight: Jane Stuart

24th Aug 2023

One of the more colorful people in 19th century Newport was Jane Stuart (1812-1888), portraitist and youngest daughter of artist Gilbert Stuart. With limited means in Boston, Jane supported herself by … read more
French in Newport Weekend 2023

French in Newport Weekend 2023

12th Jul 2023

The French are coming to Newport!In July 1780, thousands of French troops landed in Newport beginning an occupation that lasted for nearly a year. The presence of this new ally represented a turning p … read more
New Product: America Print

New Product: America Print

18th Mar 2023

In the early 1850s, a group of New York Yacht Club members built a yacht to sail to England. The real purpose of the trip was two-fold: to show off U.S. shipbuilding skills, and to make money competin … read more
Ida Lewis

Ida Lewis

15th Mar 2023

In 1857, at the age of fifteen, Ida Lewis unofficially took over duties as keeper of the Lime Rock Lighthouse from her father. He had recently suffered a debilitating stroke from which he never fully … read more
Rum and Revolution!

Rum and Revolution!

7th Feb 2023

On Monday, February 20, we will have a historic Rum and Revolution walking tour, with a rum tasting! From the thriving colonial rum trade through the temperance movement and Prohibition era smuggling, … read more