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Relive The Kennedys' 1953 Newport Wedding This Summer

"Return To Camelot" retraces the steps of the famous wedding of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier.

Relive the magic of John and Jacqueline Kennedy's Newport wedding with the "Return To Camelot."
Relive the magic of John and Jacqueline Kennedy's Newport wedding with the "Return To Camelot." (Keystone/Getty Images-File)

NEWPORT, RI — For the third year in a row, the public can relive the magic of one of Newport's most iconic weddings this summer. "Return To Camelot" recreates the September 12, 1953 wedding of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier at St. Mary's Catholic Church in the heart of the city.

During the special tours, visitors can watch historic film clips of the wedding ceremony, listen to live performances of the organ music played during the wedding and hear first-hand recorded accounts Jacqueline Kennedy's step-brother Yusha Auchincloss and local Newporters.

"Return To Camelot" will be held every Tuesday from 2 to 3 p.m. from July 9 through October. Tickets cost $15 and can be purchased online or at the door. All proceeds benefit music programs at St. Mary's church.

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