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Road to Independence Walking Tour

By Newport Historical Society Walking Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,171 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 15m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Explore Newport's Revolutionary War history on this engaging walking tour, Road to Independence, which takes you to iconic sites like Washington Square and the Colony House. Discover Newport's pivotal role during the lead-up to the American Revolution, including European occupations, George Washington’s visit, and the city’s fight for freedom. Perfect for history buffs, families, and curious travelers, this tour offers an immersive experience filled with insider knowledge, captivating stories, and a deeper understanding of America’s path to independence!

Activity location

  • Museum Of Newport History And Shop
    • 127 Thames St,
    • 02840-6627, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Museum of Newport History & Shop
    • 127 Thames Street
    • 02840, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

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Road to Independence Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes1h 15m
    1h 15m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00
Price details
P 1,170.70 x 1 AdultP 1,170.70
Total
Price is P 1,170.70
Until Sat, Dec 6

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    10% Discount on NHS Museum Store Purchases
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Museum Admission
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English Speaking Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Parking Fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Museum Of Newport History And Shop
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Visitors will check in at the Museum of Newport History and Shop. Tour guests get free access to the award-winning museum, that covers the history of Newport from its founding to the Gilded Age.
Shops at Long Wharf
  • 5m
Tour guests will start their journey on Long Wharf, the only public wharf in the city in colonial times.
58 Thames St
  • 5m
Guests will stop outside the Captain William Read House, and learn about the hated Stamp Act of 1765 and Newport's very own Liberty Tree.
Liberty Tree Park
  • 5m
Guests will stop at Liberty Tree Park, and see Newport's own Liberty Tree, and learn about Founding Father William Ellery.
34 Farewell St
  • 5m
Guests will stop at the Coddington Family Burial Ground, and learn about Newport's first governor, William Coddington, and the Society of Friends, or Quakers.
Great Friends Meeting House
  • 5m
Guests will stop at the oldest house of worship in Rhode Island and learn about the role Quakers played during the American Revolution in Newport.
Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House
  • 10m
Guests will stop at one of the oldest houses in Newport, the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House, and learn about the governors, patriots, and loyalists who lived there.
Colony House
  • 5m
Guests will stop at the Colony House, the nation's 4th oldest extant state house, and learn about colonial politics and government in early Rhode Island, as well as the British occupation of the city.
Clarke Street Meeting House
  • 5m
Guests will stop at the Second Congregational Church on Clarke Street and learn about the British Occupation, minister Ezra Stiles, and the French assistance in the war.
Artillery Company of Newport
  • 5m
Guests will stop at the Artillery Company of Newport and learn about the artillery company and the role it played in the Revolution.
Vernon House
  • 5m
Guests will learn about the French occupation of the city, and the spot where the Comte de Rochambeau kept his headquarters while in Newport.

Location

Activity location

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    Museum Of Newport History And Shop
    • 127 Thames St,
    • 02840-6627, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Museum of Newport History & Shop
    • 127 Thames Street
    • 02840, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

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