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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

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

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

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

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