Extraordinary Venues for Your Historic Event
The Newport Historical Society has three properties that are potentially available for weddings or other similar events. The Colony House, the Great Friends Meeting House, and the Seventh Day Baptist Meeting House are all available for rental.
While all event venues claim to be special, Newport’s historic structures truly are. Because of the historical importance and significant age of the properties, particular care must be taken in choosing to host an event here. Careful, appropriate use of these unique sites ensure the continued preservation of the the buildings and their contents while providing an authentic, historic setting for your event.
Click here for a profile, with photos, of a recent wedding at the Great Friends.
Click here for photographs of a recent event at the Colony House.
A limiting factor for each property is capacity. The maximum number of guests allowed in each building is:
Colony House: 160
Great Friends Meeting House: 120
Seventh Day Baptist Meeting House: 65
We now offer favors and gifts for your special events. Click here for more information.
For more information click here , read the conditions, and then contact:
The Newport Historical Society
(401) 846-0813