August 19, 2024 By: Patrick Silvia, ABC6 NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) — Today the Newport Historical Society announced the launch of the “Voices Campaign” to raise $4.5 million to create a Center for Black History in Newport. The society is building on its previous work, like the digitizing of more than 4,000 records through the Voices from […]

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29.08.2024

Newport Historical Society Newport Daily News: Newport's oldest home has ties to Black history. Now it's becoming a center to learn from - Newport Historical Society

August 28, 2024 By: Savana Dunning, Newport Daily News Newport Historical Society announced a campaign this month dedicated to raising $4.5 million to establish a center for Black history at the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard house on Broadway, the city’s oldest surviving home. “It is so important for us to be telling an inclusive and representative history of […]

Newport Historical Society Blog

04.09.2024

Newport Historical Society The Providence Journal: Newport's oldest home has ties to Black history. Now it's becoming a center to learn from - Newport Historical Society

Newport Historical Society announced a campaign this month dedicated to raising $4.5 million to establish a center for Black history at the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard house on Broadway, the city’s oldest surviving home. “It is so important for us to be telling an inclusive and representative history of Newport,” Executive Director Rebecca Bertrand said. “Newport’s community and […]

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11.10.2024

Newport Historical Society Press Release: 2024 Annual Meeting - Newport Historical Society

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7, 2024 CONTACT Lauren Craig Membership@NewportHistory.org Newport Historical Society Installs New Members at Annual Meeting Benson and Streator Join, Newhouse Renewed as President NEWPORT, RI […]

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Newport Historical Society ABC6: Newport Historical Society launches campaign to create Center for Black History - Newport Historical Society

Newport Historical Society Newport Daily News: Newport's oldest home has ties to Black history. Now it's becoming a center to learn from - Newport Historical Society

Newport Historical Society The Providence Journal: Newport's oldest home has ties to Black history. Now it's becoming a center to learn from - Newport Historical Society

Newport Historical Society Press Release: 2024 Annual Meeting - Newport Historical Society

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