Creative Survival Walking Tour - Newport Historical Society | Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission

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State of Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission

February is Black History Month

Discover the early history of Newport’s people of color, enslaved and free. Explore the places where enslaved people lived and labored, along with locations where free African Americans built their enterprises and supported a new local industry. This tour lasts approximately 90 mins.