"Return to Camelot" at Historic Newport Church is Back by Popular Demand

People just can’t get enough of all things John F. Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy and Camelot.

Consider the December “Return to Camelot” event hosted by St. Mary’s Church in Newport, which happens to be the same place where JFK and Jacqueline Bouvier wed in 1953.

The event, which included the showing of film from that day, photos, musical presentations and more, was heavily attended.

The turnout was so good and so enthusiastic that the church now has planned a revival of the popular “Return to Camelot” series through the month of October.

Helping to fuel the decision was “avid interest expressed by the cruise ship passengers that visit Newport in September and October,” according to a St. Mary’s news release.

The first event was on Sunday, Sept. 27 and they continue as follows:

• Fri, October 2, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
• Sun, October 4, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.
• Sat, October 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
• Mon, October 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
• Fri, October 23, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
• Sun, October 25, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.

Along with a journey back in time to when Jackie and JFK got married, visitors will get an inside look at St. Mary’s Church, the oldest Roman Catholic Parish in Rhode Island and a designated National Historic Shrine that draws visitors around the world for its role in American History.

Tickets are $15 and proceeds go to support St. Mary’s soup and music programs.

Tickets are available at the Newport Visitors Information Center and the Bowen’s Wharf Pilot House.

Or on-line at ReturntoCamelot.org

Photos via John F. Kennedy Presidental Library and Museum