• A view of the Colony House on Washington Square in Newport, Rhode Island. A white sign on the building's exterior reads "Newport Historical Society"

    The Colony House is Open!

    Explore the stories, scandals, and secrets of colonial Newport at your own pace with our self-guided QR-code tour of the Colony House. Walk the same halls as George Washington, witness where revolution took root, and uncover the layered past of Rhode Island’s most historic landmark!

    Open daily from 10 am to 4 pm.

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Let Newport History Tours’ guides introduce you to the city’s five centuries of American history.

Newport History Tours offers walking tours that are a great activity and a fun family outing. Because group size is limited, tours can sell out. Tickets can be purchased in advance by clicking the green button above. To view the schedule, click here.