Sights & Attractions
White Horse Tavern
26 Marlborough Street
401-849-3600
www.whitehorsetavern.com
The tavern was the meeting place of the colony's General Assembly, Criminal Court and City Council (whose members dined here and charged their meals to the public treasury). In 1901, the building became a boarding house.
Great Friends Meeting House (1699)
Corner of Farewell and Marlborough streets
401-846-0813
The oldest surviving house of worship in Newport, it was built by the Quakers, the most influential of Newport's early congregations. They dominated local political, social and economic life into the 18th century and their style of living was reflected in Newport's architecture, arts and landscape.
Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House
17 Broadway
401-846-0813
Open Thursday through Saturday.
The oldest surviving house in Newport, it was built for Stephen Mumford, a merchant, sea captain and founding member of the Seventh Day Baptist congregation. In 1927, the Newport Historical Society retained Norman Isham to restore the building. Isham chose to reveal many styles and periods, providing a look at the evolution of one of RI's earliest homes.
Colony House (1739)
Washington Square
401-846-0813
The seat of the country and state governments when Newport was Rhode Island's capital city and is the 4th oldest statehouse still standing. Designed by architect Richard Munday. The Colony House was built by Benjamin Wyatt, and tradition maintains that a great number of African-Americans were employed in its construction.
Soldiers & Sailors Monument
Broadway
