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Newport County Rhode Island
The
town of Newport was settled in 1639, and was incorporated as a
city in 1784.
Rhode
Island was founded on the basis of complete religious and
political freedom, and in Newport, Quakers and Jews found a
comfortable haven shortly after its founding. By the early
1700's, commerce, combined with a successful farming and fishing
industry, brought great wealth to the community
Newport
ships probably developed what became the first resort in British
North America when, during the 1720's, sea captains brought
passengers from the Carolinas and Caribbean who wished to get
away from the heat, fever and humidity of their plantations.
Newport
was one of the five most important settlements in the 13
colonies, sharing that distinction with Boston, New York,
Philadelphia and Charlestown.
Newport
was the "Birthplace of the Navy", and with private and
naval shipping combined, added to the cosmopolitan atmosphere of
the community. The finest craftsmen in furniture and silver
worked here before the Revolution. Summer visitors enjoyed an
advanced cultural society that has continued to this day.
Newport
combines three communities in one--the settled community, the
Navy (which bases its Naval Education and Training Center here),
and the "summer colony." All work in harmony to
produce and sponsor events of international importance such as
opera and music festivals; the opening of the opulent
Vanderbilt, Astor, and Belmont mansions to visitors; and
outstanding exhibits and performances of the visual and
performing arts.
The
city claims more standing buildings built before 1830, than any
American community. Many are open to visitors, such as the Old
Colony House, the nation's second oldest capitol building; the
Redwood Library, the oldest library building in continuous use;
the Touro Synagogue, America's oldest Jewish house of worship;
the armory of the Artillery Company of Newport, the oldest,
active military organization in the country; and several
examples of Colonial residential architecture such as the Hunter
House, which experts agree rates with the nation's top ten.
Contemporary
Newport has a variety of museum attractions, including the
International Tennis Hall of Fame, the Newport Art Museum, The
Museum of Newport History, and replicas of two ships recalling
the port's part in the Revolutionary War, the colonial
Sloop-of-War Providence. There are windjammer cruises out of the
port, excursion boats, harbor and city bus tours, a New York
style disco, scuba diving, surfing, spearfishing, summer
theatre, golf, pari-mutual jai alai, tennis and fishing along
with numerous yacht races for international, national, regional,
or Olympic championships. Its numerous restaurants serve up the
best in Rhode Island seafood, and several are known for their
continental cuisine.
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