Marble coasters by Screencraft Tileworks featuring select samplers from the Historical Society's collections.

Individual Coasters cost $12.95 each, $10.36 for NHS members

Set of four coasters cost $42.95, $34.36 for NHS members

Newport: A Concise History, by C.P.B. Jefferys, is an overview of Newport’s history in about 100 pages. The six chapters cover:
Newport Begins, 1639-1700; The Thriving Colonial Seaport, 1700-1770; The Road to Revolution, Economic Disaster, and Revival, 1770-1840; Queen of Resorts, 1840-1930; Recovery, Restoration, and Redevelopment, 1930-1976; Competing Three-and-Three-Quarters Centuries, 1796 and beyond

This fourth edition is generously illustrated with historic images and black and white photographs. 112 pages. Published by the Newport Historical Society, 2008. $14.95

African Americans in Newport: An Introduction to the Heritage of African Americans in Newport, Rhode Island, 1700-1945, by Richard C. Youngken. This best-selling book offers an overview of African American history in Newport, RI. The three chapters cover Slavery 1700-1800, Out of Slavery; Establishment of Neighborhoods: 1800—Civil War; and Civil War—World War II Black Independence and Entrepreneurial Pursuits. This second edition includes many historic photographs and illustrations, and offers short biographies of key individuals from Newport’s African American heritage, and a list of historic resources in downtown Newport. 84 pages. Published by the Newport Historical Society. $14.95

Signing Their Lives Away: The Fame and Misfortune of the Men Who Signed the Declaration, by Denise Kiernan and Joseph D’Agnese.

In 1776, fifty-six men risked their lives and livelihoods to defy King George III and signed the most important document in the history of the United States. Yet how many of these men do we actually remember? Everyone knows John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin, but who were the other 53 signers?

Signing Their Lives Away tells the story of the eclectic group of statesmen, soldiers, and scoundrels who signed this historic document—and the strange fates that awaited them. Some rose to the highest levels of United States government, but a surprising number would spend time in debtors’ prison. Signer George Wythe was murdered by his nephew. Button Gwinnett was killed in a duel. Thomas Lynch, Jr. was lost at sea. And of course, Samuel Adams achieved fame as a patriot-brewer.

Featuring a reversible dust jacket depicting a facsimile of the Declaration, Signing Their Lives Away provides an entertaining and enlightening narrative for history buffs of all ages.

255 pages, Quirk Books, 2009 $19.95

Caswell-Massey’s Almond & Aloe Hand & Body Emulsion with Silk moisturizes dehydrated skin, leaving the skin silky soft. It absorbs into skin instantly, never leaving a greasy feeling. Pure sweet almond oil, the closest oil to your skin’s own, is the base ingredient in this incredibly moisturizing lotion.  Visibly improves skin appearance with consistent use. Not tested on animals. Made in the USA. 8.2oz bottle with pump, $17

Caswell-Massey’s Almond & Aloe Hand Cream with Silk is an uncommonly rich, yet quickly absorbing natural cream that protects and softens hands exposed to the harshest conditions. Silk protein makes hands silky to the touch. This cream is excellent for those with very dry and flaking skin. Perfect sized tube to keep in your desk, handbag or briefcase. Not tested on animals. Made in the USA. 1.85 oz. tube $12

Caswell-Massey’s Elixir of Love Body Lotion heralds the richness of its past with an exclusive women’s fragrance, based on centuries-old formula. It has a lightly floral fragrance, blending Jasmine, Lavender, Egyptian Musk, and Passionflower. The scent includes a secret herbaceous ingredient, which when carefully blended, creates a sure-to-please scent that is both evocative and intoxicating. This lotion includes a skin-softening and silkening formula. Not tested on animals. Made in the USA. 6.8 oz. bottle $18

Caswell-Massey’s Dr. Hunter Rose Hand Creme is an elegant preparation for softening the skin. This original 18^th century original formula of natural Rosewater, Glycerin, Sweet Almond Oil and Shea Butter, is easily absorbed to soften and condition hands. Rosewater conditions skin and diminishes the appearance of sun damage. Not tested on animals. Made in the USA. 2.5 oz. metal tube $12

Caswell-Massey’s Newport Cologne Spray For those who have a taste for the traditional and a spirit as free as all outdoors. Crisp, brisk and bracing. The cologne is as refreshing as an early morning sail and as seductive as a sun splashed yacht. Not tested on animals. Made in the USA. 3 oz. spray $30

Caswell-Massey’s Newport Soap on a Rope offers a long lasting, very fragrant bar of triple-milled, translucent glycerin soap in a beautiful marine blue. White nylon rope slips over the wrist, for convenient and comfortable use in the shower or bath. This generous bar of scented glycerine soap is guaranteed never to get out of hand. Elegantly packaged in a decorative tin with a vintage view of Newport. Not tested on animals. Made in the USA. 7.5 oz. $18

Caswell-Massey’s Newport Captain’s Choice Set features the Newport Cologne Spray (3oz.), a tube of Conditioning Shampoo (6.6oz.), a canister of talc (3.5 oz.) and Newport bath soap (5.8 oz.). Comes in a gift box featuring an 18th century engraving. Not tested on animals. Made in the USA. $45

A world-renowned favorite since its introduction in 1752, Caswell-Massey’s Number Six Cologne Spray was a favorite George Washington. This piquant blend of bergamot and orange blossom, rosemary and 28 aromatics is the choice of the man who embodies the American spirit. Not tested on animals. Made in the USA. 3 oz. spray bottle $30

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The Museum Shop’s antiquated sales system does not update inventory or produce appropriate reports. A small investment will help improve the function of this important income stream for the NHS.