Newport Show 2016

N EWPORT H ISTORICAL S OCIETY 82 Touro Street, Newport, RI 401-846-0813 NewportHistory.org Social Media: @NewportHistory Research appointments avaialble. Since 1854, the mission of the Newport Historical Society has been to collect, preserve & interpret the history of Newport County. The collection includes: over 1,500 shelf feet of Newport records dating to the 17th century; approximately 20,000 pieces of fine art, maps, textiles and clothing, household goods, furniture, scientific and medical equipment; over 200,000 photographs; and the library is comprised of more than 12,000 volumes including many rare books. Above: A rare 18th century chronometer in the Newport Historical Society’s collection. Newport History Starts Here. The Newport Historical Society