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Newport Historical Society

The Newport Historical Society is a historical society in Newport, Rhode Island that was chartered in 1854 to collect and preserve books, manuscripts, and objects pertaining to Newport's history.

Founded

1854

non-profit

Collect, document and preserve Newport’s unique contribution to our national narrative over the course of five centuries.

Museum collection

Photographs and graphics collections

Library collections

List of libraries in Rhode Island

Official website

(includes archives, object, and photograph collections)

NHS Online Catalog