Loeb Visitors Center at Touro Synagogue National Historic Site, 52 Spring St, Newport, RI, 02840

Follow in the footsteps of Newport’s colonial-era Jewish community and discover where congregants lived, worked, and worshiped in the 1700s. 
This guided walking tour leads you through the historic Touro Synagogue neighborhood, bringing the synagogue’s rich history to life. The tour lasts approximately one hour. July Tour Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday @ 10:00 a.m. 
GUEST INFORMATION: •&nbsp;Tours are limited to 18 people. • Tour Fee is $18 per person • Reservations are requested • The tour fee is paid for in person at the Loeb Visitors Center via card or cash (no online payments). •&nbsp;Walks may be canceled without advance notice due to inclement weather. 
TO RESERVE FOR A WALKING TOUR: Email&nbsp;<a href="https://tsfn@tsfnewport.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tsfn@tsfnewport.org</a>&nbsp;and include your name and the number of people in your party.
Note: Some sidewalks are narrow and uneven. This walk is not appropriate for young children. About the Loeb Visitors Center: Before or after your walking tour, we invite you to visit the Loeb Visitors Center. Explore interactive multimedia exhibits and browse our gift items. Celebrate over 250 years of Touro Synagogue history, Newport’s colonial Jewish community, the origins of religious freedom, and the separation of church and state in America. Discover how Newport and the colony of Rhode Island laid the groundwork for our First Amendment rights.
Admissions fees to the Loeb Visitors Center's two floors of exhibits and the gift shop have been waived. We welcome donations and suggest a $5 per person.&nbsp;
Note:&nbsp;Entry into the synagogue is not included with programs offered out of the Loeb Visitors Center, such as walking tours.&nbsp;&nbsp;For information about tours at Touro Synagogue, visit this webpage:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thetourosynagogue.org/tours/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">thetourosynagogue.org/tours/</a><a href="https://null" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>
Lithograph: "State House and Parade", drawn on stone by John Collins, printed by T. Sinclair's Lith., Philadelphia. Courtesy of Newport Historical Society. Photo: TSF Newport guide, Karen Flippo, leads a walking tour group on Washington Square in July 2025.

Local Event: Colonial Jewish Walking Tour

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Colonial Jewish Walking Tour

Follow in the footsteps of Newport’s colonial-era Jewish community and discover where congregants lived, worked, and worshiped...

Newport Elks Lodge, 141 Pelham St., Newport Rhode Island

You may know the very funny Jimmy Dunn as “Moose" from the Paramount plus reboot of the iconic sitcom, Frasier. His first television role was as Sean McCarthy on the CBS sitcom, The McCarthy's. He has performed at some of the worlds most prestigious comedy events and on The Late Show with David Letterman and Conan. Along with Rhode Island comedy legend and special guest Charlie Hall this will be an unforgettable Newport night of comedy!All seats general admission. Must be at least 18 to attend. All comedians scheduled to appear $2 of every ticket sold goes to the Boys &amp; Girls Club of Newport.For more information and tickets click here: <a href="https://southcoastcomedy.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">southcoastcomedy.com</a> or purchase at the door unless Sold Out

Local Event: Joe Rocco’s Newport Comedy Series

Joe Rocco’s Newport Comedy Series

You may know the very funny Jimmy Dunn as “Moose" from the Paramount plus reboot of the iconic sitcom, Frasier. His first...

Newport Public Library

Join the Newport Public Library on Saturday July 25th at 2pm as Kate Woodworth discusses her new book,&nbsp;Little Great Island.
On Little Great Island, climate change is disrupting both life and love.
After offending the powerful pastor of the cult where she’s lived for
 a decade, Mari McGavin must flee with her six-year-old son. With no 
money and no place else to go, she returns to the tiny Maine island 
where she grew up—a place she swore she’d never see again. There Mari 
runs into her lifelong friend Harry Richardson, one of the island’s 
summer residents, now back himself to sell his family’s summer home. 
Mari and Harry’s lives intertwine once again, setting off a chain of 
events as unexpected and life altering as the shifts in climate 
affecting the whole ecosystem of the island…from generations of fishing 
families to the lobsters and the butterflies.
Little Great Island&nbsp; illustrates in microcosm the greatest changes of our time and the unyielding power of love.
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Kate Woodworth is the award-winning author of the novels Little Great
 Island and Racing into the Dark and the creative force behind the 
grassroots climate change initiative, Be the Butterfly, that invites 
everyone to perform one small act or behavioral change to help mitigate 
climate change.&nbsp; 
 
A passionate lover of the natural world, Kate writes about the impact of
 climate change on our food supply on her Substack, “Food in the Time of
 Climate Change.” She has appeared on C-Span2 Book TV; Good Morning, 
Utah; NPR’s Maine Calling; and Good Day, Maine, and her essays on 
climate fiction and the role of fiction writers in the climate discourse
 have been published by the Climate Fiction Writers League.
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Please register at the link to reserve your spot.
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For more information, contact the library at info@newportlibraryri.org or 401-847-8720 ext. 208.

Local Event: Author Talk with Kate Woodworth: Little Great Island

Author Talk with Kate Woodworth: Little Great...

Join the Newport Public Library on Saturday July 25th at 2pm as Kate Woodworth discusses her new book, Little Great Island.
On...

Author Talk with Kate Woodworth: Little Great Island

Learn about how Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras work, their pros and cons, current developments in Rhode Island, and much more.&nbsp; These cameras have spread throughout the State and the country and are raising major concerns about privacy and constitutional rights.&nbsp; Presented by Rhode Islanders for Personal Privacy.

Local Event: ALPR Information Event

ALPR Information Event

Learn about how Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras work, their pros and cons, current developments in Rhode Island,...

Newport Elks Lodge #104

"Blood emergency — urgent need for donors!”
The Rhode Island Blood Center has declared an EMERGENCY EXISTS for BLOOD SUPPLIES in our state.&nbsp;You can give the greatest gift a person can give – the GIFT OF LIFE – by DONATING BLOOD. 
Newport Elks Lodge 104, located at 141 Pelham, is ready to receive BLOOD DONATIONS on WED. JULY 29th from 3:00 – 7:00 pm. Make an appointment or walk-in.
Brother Elk, Tom Rao, organizes and sponsors these quarterly drives which make a critical difference for so many of our neighbors in Rhode Island.
Your donation at this time can literally save lives and will be put to the best possible use assisting at crisis situations, in surgeries, blood transfusions, and more!
** THANK YOU GIFTS for Your Generous Donation! *&nbsp;FREE T-SHIRTS &amp; $10 Gift Card

Local Event: BLOOD DONATIONS at NEWPORT ELKS LODGE 104 - EMERGENCY EXISTS

BLOOD DONATIONS at NEWPORT ELKS LODGE 104 -...

"Blood emergency — urgent need for donors!”
The Rhode Island Blood Center has declared an EMERGENCY EXISTS for BLOOD SUPPLIES...

BLOOD DONATIONS at NEWPORT ELKS LODGE 104 - EMERGENCY EXISTS

Salve Regina University

Since 1954, Newport has welcomed tens of thousands of visitors to celebrate the rich history, culture and evolution of jazz music. Salve Regina University builds on the legacy of the Newport Jazz Festival by presenting a celebration of jazz dance through performances and educational experiences that place movement in conversation with jazz music. June 29-August 3. More info and tickets:&nbsp;<a href="https://salve.edu/academics/find-your-program/dance-major/bridging-gap" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">salve.edu/academics/find-your-program/dance-major/bridging-gap</a>

Local Event: Bridging the Gap: A jazz dance and music festival

Bridging the Gap: A jazz dance and music festival

Since 1954, Newport has welcomed tens of thousands of visitors to celebrate the rich history, culture and evolution of jazz...

Experience the artistry of Henna at this special program designed for both teens and adults. This first-come, first-served event requires no registration, though teen participants must provide a release form signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Local Event: Henna By Mandy for Teens and Adults

Henna By Mandy for Teens and Adults

Experience the artistry of Henna at this special program designed for both teens and adults. This first-come, first-served...

Choose your 3D printed dinosaur, fake succulent and moss filler!&nbsp;
Take the time to assemble your dinosaur in the library or take home.
Extra plantersaurus' will be available as a take and make after this event while supplies last.&nbsp;
Registration for this event required.

Local Event: Plantersaurus 

Plantersaurus 

Choose your 3D printed dinosaur, fake succulent and moss filler! 
Take the time to assemble your dinosaur in the library or...

Open call for all chess players. Adults 18+.&nbsp;
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month.
For those just starting or the more advanced chess players.
No registration, just drop in. Looking forward to seeing you!

Local Event: Chess Club for Adults

Chess Club for Adults

Open call for all chess players. Adults 18+. 
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month.
For those just starting or the more advanced...

Mist Studio

Come meet the real Zola, the inspiration behind Jackie Henderson's charming new book, Zola the Shy Poodle. Attendees have the special opportunity to meet the star herself and get their copy personalized with a unique paw-tograph!

Local Event: Zola's Newest Book Signing and Meet & Greet

Zola's Newest Book Signing and Meet & Greet

Come meet the real Zola, the inspiration behind Jackie Henderson's charming new book, Zola the Shy Poodle. Attendees have the...

Casino Theatre

Come experience the rare opportunity to get a front row seat to the heart of the creative development process of 2 brand new Broadway-bound musicals! Newport NewWorks Musical Theater Festival is back for our 2nd season and will feature Broadway-level talent in work-in-progress developmental presentations of: •&nbsp; STUPID: A GENIUS NEW MUSICAL. Written by Drama Desk Award winner Benjamin Scheuer (“The Lion”) and humorist-songwriter Simon Scheuer, STUPID is a romantic comedy about Agnes and Ferdinand who are geniuses - but when they meet one another, things get stupid! •&nbsp; A LIFE WORTH LIVING by Jeffery Chen. A story about high school senior Gavin Zhou who involuntarily lands himself in a residential treatment facility where, he must confront the grief, guilt, and broken relationships he’s been running from. Tickets: <a href="https://www.newportnewworks.org/festival-info-2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.newportnewworks.org/festival-info-2026</a>
ABOUT NEWPORT NEWWORKS:&nbsp;The Newport NewWorks Musical Theater Festival is dedicated to providing a nurturing and creative space for both emerging and established artists to develop and refine their work-in-progress musicals. Each summer, we bring together a diverse group of artists for a two-week residency focused on collaboration, innovation, and artistic growth in beautiful Newport, Rhode Island. The residency is focused on the development of specific new musicals selected through a rigorous application process. The festival culminates in public workshop performances of the works where audiences get a rare glimpse of the heart of the creative process.

Local Event: Newport NewWorks Musical Theatre Festival 2026

Newport NewWorks Musical Theatre Festival 2026

Come experience the rare opportunity to get a front row seat to the heart of the creative development process of 2 brand new...

Come experience the rare opportunity of getting a front row seat to the heart of the creative development process of a brand new Broadway-bound musical. Newport NewWorks 2026 Musical Theater Festival is back for our 2nd season and will feature a work-in-progress developmental presentation of: <ul><li>THE DEBUTANTES, a new original musical by Sam Norman and Eliza Randall. Featuring Broadway-level talent, THE DEBUTANTES tracks the meteoric rise — and quiet erasure — of the improbable female codebreakers of Bletchley Park in 1940 war-torn Britain.</li></ul>

Tickets at: <a href="https://www.newportnewworks.org/festival-info-2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.newportnewworks.org/festival-info-2026</a>ABOUT NEWPORT NEWWORKS: The Newport NewWorks Musical Theater Festival is dedicated to providing a nurturing and creative space for both emerging and established artists to develop and refine their work-in-progress musicals. Each summer, we bring together a diverse group of artists for a two-week residency focused on collaboration, innovation, and artistic growth in beautiful Newport, Rhode Island. The residency is focused on the development of specific new musicals selected through a rigorous application process. The festival culminates in public workshop performances of the works where audiences get a rare glimpse of the heart of the creative process.

Come experience the rare opportunity of getting a front row seat to the heart of the creative development process of a brand...

The Old Colony House, Washington Square, Newport & on Facebook Live

Every summer, <a href="https://tsfnewport.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">TSF Newport</a> (formerly known as Touro Synagogue Foundation) hosts the George Washington Letter Reading, an event honoring our nation’s heritage of religious diversity and our history of the separation of church and state.&nbsp;&nbsp; George
 Washington’s 1790 letter to “To the Hebrew Congregation in Newport” was
 written after his first trip to Rhode Island as President. In his 
eloquent reply to a letter by Moses Seixas, warden of the local Jewish 
congregation, Washington attested to the new government’s commitment
 to freedom of religion, an entitlement he regarded as an “inherent 
natural right.” The federal government, Washington stated, “gives to 
bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance” — borrowing the 
now-famous phrase from Seixas’ letter that expressed their shared vision
 for America’s government. August 2026 marks the 79th reading of the famous letter. The
 event will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, at The Old Colony House, at the head of Washington Square in Newport. While in-person seating is limited, the event will
 be live-streamed, and all may attend virtually via a link on the TSF Newport Facebook page:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TSFNewportRI" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/TSFNewportRI</a> 
The annual event has a long 
tradition of distinguished keynote speakers and letter readers, 
including Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Elena Kagan.&nbsp;&nbsp; Keith Stokes, Vice-Chair, TSF Newport, Associate Director of the Rhode Island Division of Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion, and&nbsp; Rhode Island's Historian Laureate, will read the Washington Letter. 
Samuel Shamoon, city planning and historic preservation consultant, member of the TSF Newport board of directors,&nbsp;and journalist who has written on Newport's Colonial Jewish community and its connection to our nation's history of religious freedom, will read the letter to President Washington from Moses Seixas of 
Newport’s Hebrew Congregation, which inspired Washington’s famous 
response.
Rachel Laser, President &amp; CEO of Americans United for Separation of Church &amp; State, will deliver the keynote address. For more information or to inquire about in-person attendance, please email <a href="https://tsfn@tsfnewport.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tsfn@tsfnewport.org</a> or phone (401) 847-4794 ext. 207
To learn more about President Washington's 1790 letter to the 
congregation that worshiped in Touro Synagogue, our nation's oldest 
surviving Jewish house of worship (dedicated 1763), visit this webpage: <a href="https://tsfnewport.org/history/george-washington-letter/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tsfnewport.org/history/george-washington-letter/</a> 
About TSF Newport (formerly known as Touro Synagogue Foundation: Founded in 1948 as the "Society of Friends of Touro Synagogue" 
following the designation of Touro Synagogue as a National Historic 
Site, and most recently known as "Touro Synagogue Foundation"&nbsp;—&nbsp;TSF Newport
 is a nonsectarian 501(c)(3) educational foundation dedicated to 
teaching and promoting religious diversity, equality, and the American 
history of the separation of church and state.&nbsp; Through 
educational programs, TSF Newport encourages people of all ages to learn
 the richness of this country's religious heritage, thereby fostering 
dialogue and understanding among individuals of diverse backgrounds and 
faiths. TSF Newport is affiliated with the <a href="https://www.gwirf.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">George Washington Institute for Religious Freedom</a> and the <a href="https://savingplaces.org/places/touro-synagogue" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">National Trust for Historic Preservation</a>. To learn more, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://tsfnewport.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tsfnewport.org/</a>

Local Event: 79th Annual George Washington Letter Reading: Honoring Religious Diversity

79th Annual George Washington Letter Reading:...

 Every summer, TSF Newport (formerly known as Touro Synagogue Foundation) hosts the George Washington Letter Reading, an event...

79th Annual George Washington Letter Reading: Honoring Religious Diversity

Rhode Island is blessed with a wealth of historic buildings, but 
there are thousands of&nbsp; years of history below ground and underwater.&nbsp; 
Join Charlotte Taylor, State Archaeologist, on a deep dive into the 
archaeological sites beneath our feet and under our water (including 
many here in Newport), exploring what they tell us about our past and 
why they are worth protecting.
Please register for an email reminder.
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Charlotte Taylor&nbsp;is the Principal Archaeologist at the Rhode Island 
Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission.&nbsp; When old human remains
 are found in Rhode Island, she's the one that gets the call and 
determines what should be done next. Fortunately, this is only a small 
part of her job.

Local Event: Hidden Stories Underground and Underwater—The Best of Rhode Island Archaeology

Hidden Stories Underground and Underwater—The...

Rhode Island is blessed with a wealth of historic buildings, but 
there are thousands of  years of history below ground and...

Hidden Stories Underground and Underwater—The Best of Rhode Island Archaeology

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