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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
Virtual Interview with author Alyssa Maxwell

Virtual Interview with author Alyssa Maxwell

1st Feb 2023

On Thursday March 31st, 2022, the Newport Historical Society continued its virtual interview series with bestselling author Alyssa Maxwell. NHS Executive Director Ruth Taylor askedAlyssa about her … read more
New Product: Oliver Hazard Perry Print

New Product: Oliver Hazard Perry Print

31st Jan 2023

Oliver Hazard Perry had the sea in his blood.Growing up in the seaside community of South Kingston, Rhode Island, with his father, Christopher Raymond Perry, a Navy captain, Perry knew early on that h … read more