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Common Burying Ground

Newport Historical Society's Museum of Newport History & Shop
Saturday, September 19, 2026•2:00 PM
Step back in time as you explore one of Newport’s oldest cemeteries. Unearth fascinating stories of the people from all walks of life who shaped the city’s history and marvel at the artistry of the stone carvers who memorialized them.
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About Newport Historical Society's Museum of Newport History & Shop

127 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840
Open seasonally
newporthistoryshop.com
+1 401-841-8770

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