Tour RI's oldest Irish cemetery (circa 1828)

A tour of the circa 1828 Barney Street Cemetery will be offered by the Museum of Newport Irish History on Saturday, September 26 at 1:00 p.m.

The tour of the final resting place of many of Newport's early Irish immigrants and the site of Rhode Island's first Catholic church is approximately 30 minutes long. Popular local researcher and guide Steve Marino will lead the tour. Learn the fascinating story of this site, which is central to the history of Newport's early Irish community.

The Museum of Newport Irish History restored the cemetery in 1998-99 and continues to maintain it today, thanks to dedicated volunteers and the generosity of its membership.

The tour is given, weather permitting. Light rain won’t stop the tour, but torrential downfalls or high winds will result in cancellation. No fee.

RESERVATIONS REQUESTED
Visit this webpage for links to reserve, directions, and additional info:
https://newportirishhistory.or...

Can't attend in person?
Visit this webpage for resources on the history of this site, including links to videos (under photo on top-left side of page):
https://newportirishhistory.or...

(Photo of the Oct. 6, 2024 cemetery tour. Credit: Colleen McGrath)

ABOUT THE MUSEUM
The Museum of Newport Irish History, a volunteer-driven, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization, was founded in 1996 and now boasts over 900 members. In addition to operating an Interpretive Center on Lower Thames Street, the organization sponsors numerous educational, cultural, social, and fundraising events throughout the year, including its popular annual lecture series, now in its 25th season. The organization also restored and maintains the historic Barney Street Cemetery at the corner of Barney and Mt. Vernon Streets, steps from Washington Square. It is the final resting place of many of Newport’s earliest Irish residents and was the cemetery established to support Rhode Island’s first Roman Catholic parish, the forerunner of the current Saint Mary’s Church at the corner of Spring Street and Memorial Boulevard.

To learn more or to join the Museum, please visit www.NewportIrishHistory.org or write us at newportirishhistory@gmail.com