The Newport Historical Society owns and interprets three historic sites and manages a fourth:

The Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House (ca. 1697)
The Great Friends Meeting House (1699)
The Seventh Day Baptist Meeting House (1730)
The Newport Colony House (1739)

These are open for tours and are integrated into the Society's walking tours and school programs.

For tour information please visit www.newporthistorytours.org
The Seventh Day Baptist Meeting House (1730)
82 Touro Street, Newport  

This meeting house was constructed in 1730 by Richard Munday on Barney Street, and can now be seen as part of the Newport Historical Society’s building. The oldest surviving Baptist church building in America, the meeting house boasts a beautifully carved pulpit and interior paneling.

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The Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House (ca. 1697) 17 Broadway, Newport

Get a close look at one of the best examples of early colonial architecture in New England.  Furnished with colonial antiques, this circa 1697 house is an excellent example of vernacular architecture and contains fine colonial decorative arts. It was the site of Newport’s 1765 Stamp Act riot.  Guided tours by the Newport Historical Society discuss the lives of the house’s diverse inhabitants as well as recent archaeology and restoration work.  Tours are available seasonally from the Newport Historical Society departing from the Museum of Newport History, and for groups by appointment.

For tour information please visit www.newporthistorytours.org

The Great Friends Meeting House (1699)
Farewell & Marlborough Sts., Newport
         
Experience the stunning simplicity of Rhode Island’s oldest house of worship, built in 1699. The building exterior has been restored to its 1807 appearance, and the interior retains its medieval-style framing.  Quakers from throughout New England gathered here for their yearly meetings to pray and discuss the issues of the day. Tours are available seasonally from the Newport Historical Society departing from the Museum of Newport History, and for groups by appointment.

For tour information please visit www.newporthistorytours.org

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The Newport Colony House
(1739)  Washington Square, Newport

Built in 1739 and attributed to architect Richard Munday, it was Rhode Island’s first government building.  In addition to serving as the state house, the Colony House has been used for public meetings, important trials, religious and social functions, and is still in use today.  A gateway to the colonial section of Newport, this architectural landmark is open seasonally for tours and throughout the year for educational programs.

For tour information please visit www.newporthistorytours.org

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