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Life & Times of Martin Howard: Lecture by Abigail Chandler

Newport Historical Society Resource Center 82 Touro Street, Newport, RI, United States

Mid-eighteenth century Newport resident Martin Howard was known for his outspoken opinions supporting King George. His sympathies towards the crown and views supporting the customs duties relating to the 1765 Stamp Act made him a targeted figure by the Sons of Liberty during the riots that took place that year. While many today might consider […]

$5

Legacies of Slavery & Freedom: A Family Journey Through the Atlantic World

Newport Historical Society Resource Center 82 Touro Street, Newport, RI, United States

In 1795 a group of enslaved African-Jamaicans were emancipated by Quaker, and Barclay’s Bank founder, David Barclay of London. The group included a boy named October, who also went by the name Robert Barclay. On Thursday October 27, 2016 the Newport Historical Society will host Keith and Theresa Stokes from the 1696 Heritage Group to […]

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