TRINITY CHURCH - NEWPORT RI

Newport, RI - This is the Trinity Church in Newport, RI. The church was established in 1698 and the church was built in 1726. There is a cobblestone path to the church if you come in from the back. The path passes through what looks like a park and then through an ancient burial ground. The Rev. Henry Morgan Stone is buried there (see prior post).

Rev. Henry Morgan Stone - NEWPORT RI

This is the grave of Rev. Henry Morgan Stone who was a Pastor at the Trinity Church from 1899 - 1904 when he had to resign because of poor health. He was born in 1869 and died in 1908. There is a collection of some of his sermons called, "The Witness of the Heart and Other Sermons".

A BIT OF BRITAIN

Newport, RI - Here are some buildings in Newport that have a bit of British look to them. Well, I expect the Royal Male Traditional British Clothing should.

RHODE ISLAND COLONY / STATE HOUSE

Newport, RI - This building was the Colony House from 1739 - 1776 and the State House from 1776 - 1900. There is a plaque on the front that says."Here the Assembly met and Governors were inagurated".




Side view.



Trivia Alert - Pineapples are a sign of welcome in Colonial times. I suppose this means that all are welcome in this building.

QUAKER MEETING HOUSE - NEWPORT RI

Newport RI - This Quaker Meeting House wa built in 1699 and was active from 1699 - 1919. Around 1700 about half of Newport's population were Quakers. This meeting house is a stone's throw from the White Horse Tavern, the oldest tavern in America.

NEWPORT ARTILLERY COMPANY

Newport RI - This building is the Artillery Company of Newport museum. It contains memorabilia from America and around the world. Some of the most prized items are
four 3-Pound bronze cannon cast by Paul Revere in his foundry in Boston in 1798 for the State of Rhode Island. It also has a large collections of uniforms from around the world including, Colin Powell, Generals Abrams, Leominster, Westmoreland. Foreign dignataries such as Anwar Sadat, King Hussein, and Price Phillip from England.

(Trivia Alert) - The museum has memorabilia from Rhode Island Civil War General Ambrose Burnside, from whom we get the term "sideburns" due to his unique facial hair. But I'm not done yet, he was also the first President of the NRA.

Sorry about the quality of the photos, it was almost dark when I took them.

Info: http://www.newportartillery.org/

CHRISTMAS CANDLES

Newport, RI - This old colonial house is all ready for Christmas with the candles in the windows. I prefer this understated look myself. Flashing colored lights surronding the house is not my style.

WHITE HORSE TAVERN - NEWPORT RI

Newport, RI - This is said to be the oldest tavern in America. William Mayes Sr. obtained a tavern license in 1687 and opened this tavern that was once a private home. Mayes was the father of a famous pirate who succeeded his father as innkeeper. The tavern was a meeting place for the Colony's General Assembly, Criminal Court, and City Council. Those members dined there and charged their meals to the public treasury.

Info: White Horse Tavern

STROLLING THE GROUNDS

Newport, RI - Now doesn't this look like a blast from the past. This couple strolling the grounds of a mansion in Newport.

NEWPORT KAYAKER

Newport, RI - A kayaker enjoying a beautiful day off the coast of Newport, RI.