4.5Fort Adams State Park(1.144 reviews) - Great example of Ford building for those history buffs Saturday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Historic Sites • Parks
Managed by the Fort Adams Trust, a 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization, in partnership with the RI Department of Environmental Management, this National Historic Landmark is now open to the public. The Fort Adams Trust provides public and private guided tours and youth group overnights. Additionally the Trust hosts weddings, lobster bakes, private site rentals and a variety of special events throughout the year. Most notably Historic Fort Adams is the home of the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals each summer.See more..
4.5Rough Point Museum(594 reviews) - I Loved Being Here and Can't Praise It Enough Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums • Historic Sites
Rough Point is a mansion and a museum with an extensive collection of fine and decorative arts and a sprawling historic landscape with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. The property is experienced today largely as it was lived in during the lifetime of its most famous owner, the heiress Doris Duke.See more..
4.5Touro Synagogue(496 reviews) - Wonderful tour, incredible history Saturday: Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Religious Sites
Dedicated in 1763, this is the oldest synagogue in the United States.See more..
4.5Chateau-sur-Mer(433 reviews) - OPEN FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY, AND MONDAY! Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Historic Sites
Chateau-sur-Mer is a landmark of High Victorian architecture, furniture, wallpapers, ceramics and stenciling. It was the most palatial residence in Newport from its completion in 1852 until the appearance of the Gilded Age Vanderbilt houses in the 1890s. Chateau-sur-Mer was built as an Italianate-style villa for China trade merchant William Shepard Wetmore. Mr. Wetmore died in 1862, leaving the bulk of his fortune to his son, George Peabody Wetmore, who married Edith Keteltas in 1869. During the 1870s, the young couple departed on an extended trip to Europe, leaving architect Richard Morris Hunt to remodel and redecorate the house in the Second Empire French style. As a result, Chateau-sur-Mer displays most of the major design trends of the last half of the 19th century. Several scenes for HBO's hit series "The Gilded Age" were filmed at Chateau-sur-Mer.See more..
4.5Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum(356 reviews) - Beautiful architecture and gardens and gorgeous water views!!!! Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Gardens
Blithewold, named in Yankee Magazine's 2010 Best 5 Public Gardens in New England is located on Narragansett Bay, 25 minutes east of Providence and 60 minutes south of Boston. Blithewold, a 33-acre summer estate with grand views of Narragansett Bay, is nationally significant in American history as one of the most fully developed and authentic examples of the Country Place era. The property features a 45-room mansion filled with family heirlooms framed by a series of lovely gardens that range in character from mysterious to exotic and from poetic to practical. An exceptional collection of rare and unusual plants, specimen trees, an accessible greenhouse, and whimsical stonework project a character that is romantic, fresh and inspiring - and unique to Blithewold. Come...and be inspired.See more..
4.5Wickford Village(252 reviews) - Quaint and Romantic Place to take a stroll Historic Sites
Wickford Village is located in North Kingstown, RI. It is comprised of Brown Street, Main Street & West Main Street. Established in 1709, Wickford Village provides picturesque waterfront streets lined with one-of-a-kind shops featuring jewelry, housewares, clothing and more. You’ll also find galleries, antique shops, cafes and restaurants nestled amongst beautifully maintained churches, colonial homes and gardens. Have a boat? Tie up to the town dock while you explore our village.See more..
The Providence Athenæum (founded 1836) is an independent, member-supported library located on Providence’s historic Benefit Street. One of the oldest cultural institutions in Rhode Island, the Athenæum has welcomed illustrious writers, spirited thinkers, and engaged community members for almost 200 years, including Edgar Allan Poe, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Bronson Alcott, and Charlotte Perkins Gilman. The collections contain more than 175,000 items, including circulating materials, rare and beautiful volumes, and 19th-century artwork. Visitors are welcome to take one of three self-guided tours to learn more about the Athenæum's history, building and collections. Suggested donation: $5.See more..
5.0The Stephen Hopkins House(116 reviews) - Governor of RI & signatory of the Declaration of Independence Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites
TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS Take a tour of the 1707 home of Declaration-signer Stephen Hopkins, his family and their slaves, eight rooms full of antiques, Hopkins heirlooms and 18th century atmosphere. Learn about Rhode Island's own Founding Father and his house, the city's oldest, moved twice but virtually unmodernized, where George Washington was a guest in 1776 & 1781. Relax in our parterre garden designed by Alden Hopkins of Williamsburg. We're on Benefit Street between the John Brown House and First Baptist Church, a block from the RISD Museum, the Providence Athenaeum, the Brown campus and spectacular WaterFire. Open all year, Wednesdays 11AM to 2PM, April though November, Saturdays 10 AM to 4 PM, and year-round by appointment *** til 10 PM when it falls on FULL lightings of WaterFire (last tour at 9:30)*** Not 12/26th Tour highlights available in Chinese, Spanish, Italian, and soon French!See more..
5.0Crescent Park Looff Carousel(100 reviews) - A Must Do Rhode Island Attraction Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
An 1895 carousel featuring 66 hand-carved figures.See more..
4.5Linden Place Mansion(65 reviews) - Christmas Spirit at Linden House Saturday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
A visit to Linden Place is to experience two centuries of American history in one place. Long before it appeared in the movie The Great Gatsby, this exceptional example of Federal architecture was the dramatic stage for one family’s multi-generational journey from the dark days of the slave trade through the boom times of the Industrial Age. Since 1810, its owners faced reversals of fortune, praise and scandal, disgrace and redemption. Beyond being the seafarers responsible for Bristol’s initial prosperity and later financial decline, they ended up captaining some of the country’s most dynamic industries. Along the way, they hosted presidents, married into a world-famous theatrical family, and collected a wide array of treasures, which are on display. Though it’s unfortunate Linden Place’s walls can’t talk, audio tours during museum hours provide a good account of one of the country’s most beautiful and fascinating house museums. Arrangements can also be made for docent-led tours.See more..
4.5Gilbert Stuart Museum(64 reviews) - One of the Most Beautiful and Peaceful of Historic Places Temporarily closed - Closed until Apr 30, 2023 Historic Sites • History Museums
Birthplace of George Washington's foremost portraitist. Located on 23 acres, the Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum contains the authentically restored and furnished 1750home and snuff mill where Gilbert Stuart was born. The Museum has the working Stuart snuff mill, an operating gristmill, fish ladder, millpond, nature trails, and colonial herb garden. Our handicapped accessible art gallery contains original works by Stuart, his daughter Jane Stuart, and changing exhibitions of notable Rhode Island Masters.See more..
Coggeshall Farm Museum is a living history museum located on 48 acres of pristine farmland in Bristol, Rhode Island.See more..
4.5Lippitt House Museum(39 reviews) - A must see in PVD Saturday: Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • History Museums
A National Historic Landmark, Lippitt House has one of the best preserved interiors in America, allowing visitors to experience exceptional Victorian design and American craftsmanship. Surround yourself in the Golden Age and experience what city life was like for one of Providence's leading manufacturing families. The guided tours with advance online reservation, take guests through the elaborately decorated rooms of Lippitt House, exploring how Providence’s history shaped the Rhode Island of today. During the tours, staff share the stories of those who lived and worked in the house, illustrating ideas about industry, immigration, design, and civic engagement.See more..
Feel history come alive at this charming country setting featuring an 1812 windmill and other historic buildings. Feed the ducks and geese at the pond. Bring a picnic and enjoy the grounds. Visit the period kitchen and herb gardens created by Master Gardeners from University of RI. Explore the open green space and walking trails. Grounds are open daily dawn to dusk.See more..
3.5Apponaug Village(27 reviews) - Town Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Historic Sites
The main shopping area of Warwick is the Apponaug Village. It’s small. Not much to see but well worth a stroll See more..
Best known as The Conjuring House, we are the real location of the famous hauntings of the Perron family as told by The Conjuring movie released in 2013. The paranormal phenomena continues today. We offer bookings for night investigations for paranormal investigators and paranormal enthusiasts. We also offer 1 hour Day Tours and Special Events during selected months of the year. Please see our website to book a private tour or stay.See more..
4.5Fort Barton(13 reviews) - Listed as a “Moderate “ walk Historic Sites
By the Tiverton Town Hall. One entrance to the Redoubt, the viewing platform and the Red Loop (with its ups and downs) up a sort of steep ramp. Green Loop entrance 100 yards or so west and less easy to find. All in all a very pretty place.See more..
4.0Governor Sprague Mansion(12 reviews) - Beautiful home Historic Sites One of the most surprising parts of the tour of the Sprague property is the carriage house. It is larger than is appears from the outside and inside the brick building is a collection of transportation methods from the days of the horse and buggy. It was great. The mansion is interesting. Bad thing is that there are no set hours and we were luck to find someone in that day to give us a tour. We were told we usually need an appointment. This is a bad thing because we were only in the area for this one day. They should have set visiting hours. The house is haunted.See more..
4.5Watson Farm(8 reviews) - A working, living farm Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Farms
Watson Farm is a precious jewel in Rhode Island. A peaceful retreat to the farm is always welcome. The dirt road trails lead all over the property so one can sense how farming and living 200 years ago must have been. The gardens and grounds around the antique house and barnyard are well kept and welcoming shade trees are hundreds of years old. Animals of all sorts are plentiful and even the pets are welcoming. The Border Collies just had a litter when we were there. It's just a wonderful place to spend an afternoon. It was well worth the $3. donation per person.See more..
3.5Old Stone Mill Antiques and Treasures(8 reviews) - The grandest Antique here is the building Saturday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Antique Shops
The Old Stone Mill built in 1814, a beautiful stone building on the riverside in historic downtown Chepachet, RI. A historic Chepachet landmark on the riverside, originally a textile mill, now houses 2 floors of antiques and treasures from primitives, to the 50's, 60's, and 70's collectables.Come visit our warm, friendly atmosphere, sit by the fireside with us and relax into a bygone era.See more..
5.0John Hunt House(6 reviews) - Beautiful home and grounds Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites
Beautiful setting. Museum is a treasure trove of local history. The grounds are a beautiful place to walk or hike. See more..
5.0Whitehall Museum House(5 reviews) - Get Acquainted with Bishop Berkeley Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • History Museums
Whitehall was the home of the eminent early modern philosopher George Berkeley, who hoped to found a college in the colonies, between 1729 and 1731. Whitehall is open to the public July 1 - August 31. Resident scholars who are members of the International Berkeley Society give tours Wednesday through Sunday. The house is open at other times by appointment.See more..
5.0Wilbor House(3 reviews) - History lesson extraordinaire Historic Sites
Booked an excellent hour with the historian in residence, Marjory O'toole. I was researching ancestors who lived in Little Compton, and Marjory was an amazingly knowledgeable resource.See more..
Burr's Hill Royal Pokanoket Burial Site(0 review) Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites Burr’s Hill was an ancient Pokanoket royal burial ground containing dozens of grave sites, including those of people who occupied the area in the 1600s. Used as a sand and gravel source for a railroad that was constructed next to the site in 1853, many graves were looted. In 1913, in an effort to protect the remaining 42 graves, librarian and amateur archaeologist Charles Carr exhumed the contents and donated some of them to Brown University and the Heye Museum of the American Indian in New York City. Following the passage of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act in 1990, the Wampanoag Repatriation Confederation (consisting of representatives of the Mashpee Wampanoag Nation, the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, and the Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation) retrieved the artifacts and reburied them at the site in Burr’s Hill Park in May, 2017.See more..
