SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 — NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND: 9am – 5pm
Founded in 1639 as an extension of settler’s pursuit of religious freedom, Newport, Newport prospered as a maritime economy in colonial times ironically in part as the center of the New England slave trade, and as a notorious base of piracy. Fast forward, and today’s Newport is an exemplar of grassroots historic preservation in partnership with philanthropy, the yachting capital of the world, and home of the Naval War College. Absorb Newport’s Gilded Age Mansions (aka “cottages”), visit the very walkable colonial historic district’s restored homes, or experience an America’s Cup sailboat expedition in Naragansett Bay. Maritime and colonial history, lighthouses, and the vestiges of old-school wealth abound and make a day in Newport a memorable one.
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