Newport Historical Society

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With a wide assortment of books, prints, gifts and unique childrens' items, including the work of local artisans–all related to the mission of the Newport Historical Society–the Museum Shop is the perfect place to find your souvenir of Newport. Open daily, the Brick Market Museum and Shop is an information center and departure point for guided walking tours.

Spring - Summer Hours
Monday through Thursday 10 to 6
Friday, Saturday 10 to 8
Sunday 11 to 5

127 Thames Street
Newport, RI 02840
Tel. 401-841-8770
info@newporthistorical.org

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	Print: Newport Harbor, 1888 by James Nicholson (1848-1893) Original oil on panel painting is in the collections of the Newport Historical Society. (Image sizes: 9" x 13.8" and 5" X 7" )
Newport: A Short History by C.P.B. Jefferys New Edition coming soon! This illustrated history of Newport is the story of the lives and achievements that make up the city's history. With the help of this book you will come to know the year-round residents, the summer colonists, the city's historic architecture and sites, and many other aspects of Newport's fascinating history.
Chapters include: Newport Begins, 1639-1700; The Thriving Colonial Seaport, 1700-1770; The Road to Revolution, Economic Disaster and Revival, 1770-1840; Queen of Resorts, 1840-1930; Recovery, Restoration and Redevelopment, 1930-1976; and Completing Three and a Half Centuries, 1976 to the Present. Illustrated, 101 pp., index. Softcover Newport: A Short History is a benefit of membership of the Newport Historical Society.
	Historic Map of Newport Harbor (1777) A Plan of the Town of Newport in Rhode Island, Surveyed by Charles Blaskowitz, Engraved and Published by William Faden, Charing Crofs, September 1st, 1777 From the Collections of the Newport Historical Society (01.952) Photographed by John Corbett
Newport History - The Journal of the Newport Historical Society Newport History is the flagship publication of the Newport Historical Society. Published since 1912, it is one of the oldest journals in America. More than 340 issues have been produced, with over 1,000 articles about Newport County's rich and storied history. Newport History is a blend of scholarly writing and reminiscences, and is richly illustrated with period photographs, maps, and engravings.
Each year, the Society honors the author of the best article with the Award for Excellence in Newport History. Click here for a complete list of previously published articles. Abstracts of current issues are also available on this site. If you would like information on having an article published in Newport History please contact James Yarnall, Editor of Newport History, at jyarnall@newporthistorical.org Newport History is a benefit of membership of the Newport Historical Society.
	The Early Architecture and Landscapes of the Narragansett Basin by Myron O. Stachiw Published by the Vernacular Architecture Forum
Mallet & Chisel: Gravestone Carvers of Newport, Rhode Island, in the 18th Century by Vincent F. Luti Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts, 2002 The following is taken from the inside of the book jacket: "Mallet & Chisel forms part of a major twenty year research study of the eighteenth century gravestone carvers of the Narragansett Basin of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Scholars and general readers alike will enjoy the extraordinary array of lively folk art and lettering in the nearly two hundred photographs and drawings, the many handsomely done charts and diagrams, and the biographies that put flesh and blood on these remarkable folk artists. There are, as well, hundreds of names of interest to genealogists of families in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and points south." Illustrated, 328 pp., index. Hardcover.
	Ceramic Box - Scenes of Historic Newport Cliff walk, Old Stone Mill, Trinity Church, Rose Island Lighthouse, Museum of Newport History at the Brick Market, Newport Casino - Bellevue Avenue, Newport Colony House Delft Blue Handmade in Holland, 2.5" x 5" by Ceramiek Designs
Benjamin Franklin Book of Recipes by Hilaire Dubourcq Canopus Publishing Limited, 2000 The following text is taken from the interior of the book jacket: The Benjamin Franklin Book of Recipes is a unique collection of recipes from the time of Benjamin Franklin, complemented by anecdotes about his extraordinary life in Boston, Philadelphia, London and Paris.
Each chapter is set at a location where Franklin lived or was a visitor, and the menus reflect the food eaten at that time. The recipes are from several sources, including some by the great statesman himself. Among the period recipes and anecdotes, the reader will encounter some more modern recipes, and excursions into the origins of food and drink, all served with a liberal scattering of Franklin's quotations. 191 pp, Hardcover
	African Americans in Newport, 1700-1945 by Richard C. Youngken This publication reports on the extraordinarily long and rich history of African Americans in the city of Newport. This multi-year project was funded and sponsored by the Newport Historical Society, the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission, and the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society.
It reflects the long-standing commitment of these organizations to ensure that the history of all Rhode Islanders is reflected in their activities. Chapters include: Slavery, 1700-1800; Out of Slavery: Establishment of Neighborhoods 1800-Civil War; Civil War-World War II: Black Independence and Entrepreneurial Pursuits; Black Businesses 1880s-1950s; Key Representative African-Americans in Newport's Heritage; and a Historic Resources List. Illustrated, 85 pp. Softcover.
The Building Boom in Jamestown, Rhode Island, 1926-1931: Buildings, Builders, People Associated with the Buildings, A Glimpse of Life on this Era by Sue Maden 256 pp, softcover
	Adventures (1913) 101-foot schooner-yacht, designed by B.B Crowninshield was launched at the Rice Yard in East Boothbay Maine.
The Ideals Guide to Places of the American Revolution by Julie Shively This profusely illustrated volume includes a brief description of the major battles in each state, commanders' names, strength of forces, and casualties incurred. Information on sites is divided by state for easy use while traveling, and maps include highways and major cities with significant Revolutionary War places noted. Addresses, telephone numbers, and other needed information makes locating the sites easier.
Each site description includes a short history along with a description of not-to-be missed features. There are color photographs of over 300 sites in 19 states, including museums, cemeteries, and historic places, and historical etchings of leaders related to battles. Illustrated, 256 pp., index. Softcover.