Newport Public Library

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

Newport County

Newport

Rhode Island

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...

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

The Rhode Island Slave History Medallion's mission is to highlight 
the overlooked histories of Rhode Island's free and enslaved African 
American and Indigenous communities. They produce a very popular Black 
History Walking Tour from Memorial Day weekend until the last Sunday of 
October. Join the tour director in this engaging event which brings the 
walking tour to you! If you have some mobility issues or simply want to 
learn more about how this organization started and the history of 
Newport's dominant role in the institution of slavery, you will enjoy 
this opportunity.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Note: While this program is about the provided walking tour, no 
walking is happening at this event. This event is lecture style.&nbsp;
Registration Required.
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Margaret Baker has been part of the Newport community for more than 
four decades and brings deep historical knowledge and lived experience 
to her role as a public historian with Rhode Island Slave History 
Medallions (RISHM). A former student at the University of Iowa she 
majored in Literature. She is a dedicated researcher whose work focuses 
on early Black history in Rhode Island and the state’s involvement in 
the transatlantic slave trade. 
 
Margaret joined RISHM in 2019 and contributes to the organization’s 
mission of installing bronze medallions at sites connected to enslaved 
and formerly enslaved individuals. She also serves as Tour Director for 
the Newport Black History Walking Tour, an eight‑stop educational 
experience in Newport’s Historic District. The tour has been widely 
praised by visitors from across the country and continues to foster 
understanding, empathy, and community learning.

Local Event: Newport Black History Walking Tour- Rhode Island Slave History Medallions Seminar

Newport Black History Walking Tour- Rhode...

The Rhode Island Slave History Medallion's mission is to highlight 
the overlooked histories of Rhode Island's free and...

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