Newport, Rhode Island is known for its remarkable collection of 18th century houses, buildings, and historic sites, which rivals any town along the eastern seaboard. In fact, Newport’s historic buildings (ranging from churches, a synagogue, taverns, public buildings, a library, and private residences) include many that witnessed the American Revolution and survived years of British…
Month: May 2020
Fort Barton (Tiverton, RI)
Rhode Island’s role in the American Revolution is often overshadowed by the flurry of revolutionary activity in nearby Boston, the grand actions around New York City and Philadelphia, and even the southern theater of the war. But the small state of Rhode Island has always been at the forefront of rebellious ideas and activities and…
General Warren Inne (Malvern, PA)
The General Warren Inne in Malvern, Pennsylvania is a beautifully restored historic tavern that offers unique lodging, excellent cuisine, and a great history lesson. The tavern has served in a multitude of capacities over its 275 years of existence and even played a role in the American Revolution! If you are ever in Philadelphia or…
George Berkeley’s Whitehall (Middletown, RI)
Middletown, Rhode Island of the early 1700s painted quite the pastoral scene- it was almost entirely farmland, with small farm houses and barns sparsely dotting the landscape. This rural lifestyle was lived out of necessity by farmers, who used the nearby port town of Newport to ship their product. But some were drawn to Middletown…