Newport’s African American History Walking Tour – Newport, Rhode Island

EXPERIENCE

Discover the history of Newport’s people of color — enslaved and free. Explore the places where enslaved people lived and labored, along with locations where free African Americans built their enterprises and supported a new local industry.

This 90-minute guided tour commences at the Museum of Newport History, conveniently nestled at the foot of Washington Square and visits the city’s Old Quarter and the Historic Hill neighborhood before concluding at God’s Little Acre in the Common Burying Ground.

You’ll have the opportunity to visit the Newport Historical Society’s Museum & Shop at the Brick Market. Musuem entry is included in the cost of your tour ticket.

This acclaimed institution offers an engaging introduction to Newport’s illustrious history and the architectural splendor that graces the region. Immerse yourself in the lives of the city’s past and present inhabitants, as you uncover the essence of one of America’s most historically significant cities. Please note that this tour does not include interior visits to the featured sites.

HIGHLIGHTS

African American history
guided walking tour
historic Newport

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