Celebrate Holiday Religious Traditions In Newport Dec. 23

NEWPORT, RI — The public is invited to celebrate a variety of holiday traditions in historic houses of worship across Newport next week. On December 23, nine churches and synagogues across the city will be open.

Newport, known as the "cradle of religious liberty in America," has a rich religious history, including the Touro Synagogue, which is the oldest in the country. Through the end of the year, Rhode Island residents can tour the historic building, which dates back to 1763, for free.

The following houses of worship will be open to the public from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. to share their holiday traditions.

• Channing Memorial Unitarian Church: 135 Pelham Street
• Emmanual Episcopal Church: 42 Dearborn Street
• First Presbyterian Church: 4 Everett Street
• Newport Congregation Church: 73 Pelham Street
• St. John The Evangelist Episcopal Church: 61 Washington Street
• St. Mary;s Catholic Church: 12 William Street
• Touro Synagogue: 52 Spring Street
• Trinity Episcopal Church: 141 Spring Street
• Uniters Baptist: 30 Spring Street

For more information on the free event, visit Touro Synagogue's website.