Historic Sites in Narragansett, RI

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The Newport Harbor Lighthouse may not be the best-known light in Newport Harbor, but its place in histor...

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Founded in 1854, the Newport Historical Society has a vast collection of manuscripts, portraits, furniture, art and ...

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The 1940s brought enormous change to houses on this block of Bellevue Avenue as Gilded Age glamour faded due to demol...

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The buildings surrounding Chateau-sur-Mer capture the spirit of Newport in the High Victorian era. This block preserv...

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The Breakers is one of the more impressive and popular of the Newport Mansions. Located on Ochre Point Avenue, this ...

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I did not have far or long to look, because, being the junior officer of the garrison I could displace no other, and ...

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The historic South County Museum was founded in 1933 in a barn in Wickford, North Kingstown. It then moved to the K...

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The Elms was the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Julius Berwind of Philadelphia and New York. Modeled after the m...

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Only a few minutes walk from Bellevue lies Chepstow, a white mansion amidst a beautiful expanse of green grass. Ch...

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Marble House was built as a summer "cottage" between 1888 and 1892 for Mr. and Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt. Designed...

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Hunter House was built in 1748 and has been the home of two deputy governors. The house is now furnished with Town...

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The society produces four public summer events to promote interest in the Town's history. The society cre...

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Oh, how the rich folk live: Maids, butlers, and cooks. And the Astors? Let's just say they made the mere wealthy look l...

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Touro Synagogue of Jeshuat Israel Congregation Founded 1658 Ths oldest synagogue building in the United States was de...

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Kingscote is a Gothic cottage located at 253 Bellevue Avenue. Kingscote is currently managed by the preservation so...

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