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The United Baptist Church in Newport stands among the oldest Baptist congregations in the United States, with roots reaching back to the mid-seventeenth century. Its history reflects not only the development of Baptist life in America but also the broader struggle for religious liberty that helped shape the nation’s identity. The church traces its origins to the 1630s and 1640s, Read more...
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Newport Historical Society is one of the oldest historical organizations in the United States, dedicated to preserving and interpreting the rich past of Newport. Founded in 1854, the society has played a central role in safeguarding the city’s heritage, which spans colonial settlement, religious diversity, maritime trade, and the American Revolution. Newport itself was established in 1639 by settlers seeking Read more...