The Newport Historical Society is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated French in Newport Living History Weekend, July 14 and July 15, 2023 from 11am-4pm, in historic Washington Square. This immersive weekend aims to transport visitors back in time to the roots of the Franco-American alliance. In July 1780, thousands of French troops landed in Newport beginning an occupation that lasted for nearly a year. The presence of this new ally represented a turning point in the … Continue reading The Newport Historical Society Announces French in Newport Living History Weekend in Washington Square