Newport Historical Society and Museum

Newport Historical Society and Museum is a museum in , , . Newport Historical Society and Museum is situated nearby to , as well as near .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Touro Synagogue and Artillery Company of Newport.

Synagogue
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The is a synagogue built in 1763 in . The building has been occupied by several different congregations over the years.

Museum
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The Newport Artillery Company of was chartered in 1741 by the Rhode Island General Assembly during the reign of King George II of . is situated 530 feet west of Newport Historical Society and Museum.

Historic building
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The is a historic house in built in 1758 for Metcalf Bowler. The house is an architecturally distinguished colonial-era house with a construction history probably dating back to the late 17th century, with alterations made in the 18th century, possibly by architect Peter Harrison. is situated 480 feet southwest of Newport Historical Society and Museum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Newport and Jamestown.

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is a beautiful seaside city in that is famous for its genteel mansions and a rich history of yachting, golf, and tennis. With a population of only 25,000, this scenic resort town punches well above its weight and was known as the "Summer White House" throughout the 1950s and 60s.

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is a village on Conanicut Island, a small parcel of land that connects mainland Rhode Island to Aquidneck Island in Bay. is 25 miles south of and offers plenty of shopping, dining and recreation.

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lies south of Portsmouth and north of Newport, Rhode Island. This geographical location is what gave this town its name. was founded in 1743 when unjust taxation and a growing population caused freeholders in Newport to petition for independence.

Newport Historical Society and Museum

Latitude
41.48926° or 41° 29′ 21″ north
Longitude
-71.31186° or 71° 18′ 43″ west
Open location code
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