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Fort Adams, our story is your history.
History and Newport are inseparable.
Her buildings tell stories of the search for a haven for intolerance, revolution, global trade, and getaway that have made Newport a wellspring of culture and commerce.
Newport's old quarter continues to preserve and create this remarkable history.
The Newport Historical Society Museum right here on Washington Square is a great place to start our tour.
Originally Newport Central Market, the Historical Society Museum houses a collection of artifacts that open a window into Newport's past and is the gateway to many guided walking tours of Newport.
The early craftsmen of Newport's Quaker community elevated furniture making to art.
Right here at the Samuel Whitehorn House on Thames Street, a collection of some of Newport's finest 18th and early 19th century furniture is on display.
Talk about shapely legs and fine feet.
The ball and claw design is a uniquely Newport design, as is the block and shell that appears on desks, dressers, and bureaus.
The collection here showcases pieces from the Goddard and Townsend families as well as other craftsmen.
Self-guided and narrated tours offer a one-of-a-kind interaction with the life of the merchant class in the 18th and 19th century Newport.
That was the pledge George Washington gave to the congregation of the tour of synagogue in 1790.
The Lowell Visitor Center unveils Newport's colonial life. Interactive exhibits highlight the pivotal role the Jewish community has had in the town's growth.
The center is open year round, closed on Saturdays, call for seasonal hours.
This architectural gem is the oldest standing synagogue in the United States and has been serving the congregation since 1763.
The written word is at the core of civilization and even in the digital age we still seek the printed page.
In Newport's Old Quarter, the printed page begins at the Redwood Library in Atheneum at the top of Bellevue Avenue.
It is one of the oldest lending libraries in the country.
It is the first neoclassical public building in the U.S. and was so loved by Thomas Jefferson, he advocated the design be used for other public buildings in the New Republic.
Chartered in 1747, the original collection of books was donated by Abraham, Redwood, and Friends.
Today, the collection is over 160,000 titles and includes 15th century volumes as well as the latest bestsellers.
Visitors are welcomed in the reading room, to browse the portrait gallery, and to experience this cultural treasure.
Next to the library is the Newport Art Museum and together are a magnet for both the creative and curious.
For one century, the museum has proclaimed that art still matters and serves as a connection to the past, a reflection of the present, and a gift to the future.
This shared space of art and ideas, a tapestry of contemporary and historic art classes, concerts, social events, and theater weave art into life and life into art.
A commitment to preserve and educate are essential to civilization.
The revolution of ideas and freedoms that is Newport history was serious and so was one result, recreation.
In the late 19th century, summer residents and visitors turned to the sprawling grounds of the Newport Casino to socialize, enjoy theater, and play tennis.
Today, the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum pays homage to the sport of tennis.
Since 1955, it has immortalized 225 of its most memorable players and contributors.
Memories and memorabilia capture the impact the sport has had on Newport. You don't have to play to be impressed.
There are centuries of stories in Newport's Old Quarter and more unfolding on this path of discovery.
The revolution of art, culture, sport, and ideas makes the Old Quarter a must-see in the city by the sea.
I'm Kristin Gorman. Enjoy your visit.
The Brick Marketplace
Over 25 shops in the heart of Newport, The Brick Marketplace.
For a quieter side of Newport, you can't beat the views from the cliff walk.
These views inspired wealthy Americans to build summer cottages all along the coast.
Not bad for a summer cottage.
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Hey, I've got that same fountain at my house.
So I've reached Land's End. This view is definitely worth the walk.
Don't want to walk back? Grab a trolley on Bellevue.
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Rent by the day or the hour, at Christie's Landing, Off Names.
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Hi, I'm Tom Seeher. We're Stage Right, RI, and Newport Art Scene.
Thought we'd meet a few artists who call the city by the sea home.
Come with me. Let's take a closer look at the state of the arts and its artists here in Newport.
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I just get up every day and I say, okay, what am I going to paint today?
Most of what I do are scenes that are local scenes.
We meet arts in a community. We have theater, we have dance, we have music.
People come looking for something made in Rhode Island that's U.S., you know, the whole of Newport.
And they're supporting local artists.
I was born in that way when I was four years old. That's all I think about.
I took a six-meter course and was like, immediately popped. I just had to try it out.
That night was cool.
Well, when we were grown up, on rainy days in the summertime, my mother had to do something.
She'd push us to the table and she'd set up the grounds and we would draw boats.
And it's, well, like I said, it's a puzzle and I've always loved puzzles, so that's part of the reason I like this.
I just love it. I love the work. And I find no part of this compatible.
Which art school?
Our metal sculpture in the oil painting that I dropped out when I saw a wanted side of the window here.
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And they hired me.
I think it's extraordinary. In the bottom of the market, we see new galleries opening.
I think it sends a strong message.
I don't think it's more of a challenge than any of the others.
I think it's a challenge, I mean, we're picking up,
we're seeing some more sales, which is encouraging, because, you know, it's been hard.
Okay.
A long winter.
A real struggle, but being an artist always has been for me.
So that's no problem.
Right.
Actually, for me, that makes it part of the game.
You know, it's funny. It's not unusual, I guess.
You know, in the Soho, in the day, it was a depressed area.
The artist took over.
So I think we're doing it in our no-hope, if you're a new boy.
It's great. It's a good feeling.
I could sit here and meet people and show them what I do, and they ask questions like you do,
and it's kind of fun to give back to everybody.
We hope more and more people come here and can appreciate the art that's in the galleries.
Painting is just dynamic, and it's really enriching to look at.
My art form is nautical, and we're right on the water, so I wouldn't want to be any place else.
A good way to introduce yourself to Newport is the Harbor Walk.
The Newport Harbor Walk is a three-mile self-guided tour, starting at King Park,
winding north along the waterfront to Cypress Creek.
The Harbor Walk was created to preserve public access to Newport's historic waterfront.
The Harbor Walk in Newport is its heritage back to the old 1600s.
Newport has always been a seaport town.
The Harbor Walk has basically been a dream of the Friends of the Waterfront since 1982 when we formed our organization.
The Harbor Walk will keep the whole city tied to the water.
It's going to be one beautiful city when we get through.
After all this walking, I need a drink and a new pair of shoes.
Lucky for me, Bowen's Wharf is right here.
I'll catch you all later.
Come spend the day at historic Bowen's Wharf, Newport's premier waterfront destination.
Whether you arrive by land or sea, you'll find something for everyone, a work-winning dining for every palate,
tempting suites for the family, unique and exclusive shopping, art galleries, and the best cruising and sailing tours around.
It's all here at Bowen's Wharf in downtown Newport.
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Hi, I'm Kathy from Newport View. Welcome to Newport, the city by the sea.
Also known as America's First Resort, the queen of summer resorts, and some people even call it the society capital.
If this is your first time, you're in for a treat.
If you like history, architecture, shopping, dining, and summer fun, Newport is the place to be.
And after a while, you'll come up with your own name for this great destination.
Oh, did I mention the sailing capital of the world?
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Ardvark appeals to the historic soul in all of us, that part of our being that's drawn to historic visions,
original architectural elements, and unique decorative designs, and sometimes the completely outlandish.
Ardvark is for a flight of fancy, for the most extensive source, for the serious builder who needs to complete a restoration
or a new creation with an authentic piece of craftsmanship born from the artisans of another era,
but kept alive at Ardvark.
The indoor and outdoor display areas at Ardvark cover 65,000 square feet,
and a century's worth of antiques, fixtures, iron gates, bronze statues,
and fountains ready to turn your garden into a magical kingdom.
Come browse, come marvel, find the missing link to your next restoration or creation.
Ardvark, coming or going, is part of Newport's unique attractions.
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Newport's long history as a sailing mecca reached its peak during the America's Cup competition.
The old mug, as it was called, is the oldest sailing trophy in the world,
and for 132 years, America won that cup,
defeating challengers from England and Australia.
As a matter of fact, from 1930 to 1983, this was the playing field for the America's Cup, right here in Newport.
And you can learn more about it here at the Museum of Yachting.
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Ladies, get the word out. Tonight is the night at the Newport Grand.
Live music, dancing, and always a good time.
It's more than winning. It's great food with great friends.
It's live concerts at the event center, and always 1,000 slots and virtual blackjack. Let's play.
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That's right, that's right. Just drop us right in.
If you spend any time at all along the New England coast,
you have to have wondered what it must have been like to spend a stormy evening in a lighthouse.
And now you can.
At the Rose Island Lighthouse, it's about a mile outside of Newport Harbor in the Narragansett Bay.
Built just after the Civil War, this lighthouse has been lovingly restored to about the era of 1912
and open to the public.
It's also a bird sanctuary, so there are restrictions of where you can walk elsewhere on the island,
but this national monument brings you back about 100 years.
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The whole island is about 18 acres.
The other portion of the island, the foundation actually owns.
We've owned it since 1999. We manage it as a wildlife refuge.
Rose Island happens to be one of five places in Narragansett Bay where waiting birds will last.
Things like egret, ibis, heron, these lovely beautiful birds.
So we get the lighthouse. We have a couple of lovely beaches that you can hang out on.
Great seashells, awesome sea glass out on the beaches.
Beautiful area to hang around at, to watch the world go by.
Always some sailboats out hanging around.
So it's not a typical museum. There's not a lot of do not touch signs.
So we've been a functioning lighthouse for about almost 18 years now.
Once the lighthouse was restored, we knew we needed keepers.
Couldn't afford to pay anybody to be keepers.
We actually have a program called the Keeper of the Week.
People actually come stay with us for a week and they are the lighthouse keepers.
The first floor is actually what's open to the public.
And this space is restored to it like about 100 years ago.
We are completely off the grid. We make all of our electricity.
There's a wind generator that gives us the majority of our power.
We do have a backup diesel generator.
And all of our water use, almost all of our water use rely on rain water.
So we have three systems on the island that give us the water for everything.
Washing dishes, washing the toilets, watering the flowers.
And so this space is open from 10 to 4.
We are open to the public July 1st through Labor Day and weekends up until that point.
There are actually two bedrooms that are part of the museum space.
And we rent those out by the night so people can actually come.
The folks that are out here now are spending the night in the museum.
The biggest dinner in the museum.
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Visit our tasting room in Wondery.
Just off Route 1 on the Stonyton Coast.
Saltwater Farm Vineyard.
Known for its beautiful unspoiled shoreline, Newport boasts many beautiful white sand beaches.
Three of which lie in a row only separated by a rock bound peninsula.
Enjoyed by generations of visitors, many know them as Navy, Satchoest and Easton's Beach.
But they are also known by their local names of 3rd, 2nd and 1st Beach.
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The scooter world makes getting there all the fun.
Rent by the day or the hour.
At Christie's Landing, Off Thames.
Standing sentinel since the mid 17th century, the Quaker Meeting House has offered up protection and solace to the once persecuted Quakers Act.
Newport, being a town founded on religious freedom, offered the Quakers their first home and sanctuary upon which they built the simple structure,
which would soon become the meeting house for Quakers from all over New England.
Having undergone three renovations, the Quaker Meeting House stands as stoically as it first did 350 years ago.
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