So, the Newport Historical Society 's latest book, the paperback "Newport: A Concise History," takes readers from the 17 th century to the present, making the journey in 155 pages that also ...

The Simon Pease House is one of the oldest properties in the Newport Restoration Society’s collection, but it is just one of over 70 properties owned by the society in general, several of which ...

“The History of Newport, New Hampshire, from 1766 to 1878, with a Genealogical Register,” by Edmund Wheeler was organized into 41 chapters, plus the family history section, and an index.

EgyptAir Flight 990 crashed into the Atlantic Ocean on Oct. 31, 1999, killing all 217 people on board. Newport, Rhode Island, served as the U.S. incident command center due to its proximity and ...

PUBLISHED IN 1879, “The History of Newport, New Hampshire, from 1766 to 1878, with a Genealogical Register,” by Edmund Wheeler provides a brisk, well-organized narrative of the major themes that ...

In a city absolutely packed with history, some of the oldest houses are owned by your next door neighbor. Newport is famous for its colonial buildings, many of which date back to before the country ...