Newport’s Jewish History Walking Tour

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Monday September 6, 2010 at 11:30amGWs letter recognizing equal status of Jewish Americans

Newport History Tours, the joint collaboration between the Newport Historical Society and the Newport Restoration Foundation, will reprise a new tour, Newport’s Jewish History.

Stroll the neighborhood where Newport’s early Jewish settlers worked side by side with their neighbors. Hear stories about the founders of Touro Synagogue and learn about the legacy of religious freedom they left behind.

Departs from the Museum & Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, Newport, RI, and costs $12 per person, $10 for NHS members. Reservations are strongly encouraged as space is limited to 20. Tour lasts approximately 75 minutes and is weather permitting. 401-841-8770