Now the oldest circulating library in the United States, the Redwood Library was founded in 1747 for the purpose of “propagating Virtue, Knowledge and useful Learning." An educational and cultural non-profit, its collections are a resource for all
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- Location:
- Newport, RI, 02840
- Phone:
- 401-847-0292
- Mon:
- 9:30 am - 5:30 am
- Tues - Wed:
- 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Thurs:
- 9:30 am - 8:00 pm
- Fri - Sat:
- 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Sun:
- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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- Books of Many Colors: Decorati...
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Friday, August 21 at 12:30am
Redwood Library and Athenaeum The decorations are fabulous, the Redwood looks great - come join us for a great costume party on Oct. 31
Redwood Library and Athenaeum We're decorating today for Miss Jane Stuart's costume Party on Saturday evening. Looking forward to a great time - come join us, costumes optional!
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A Costume Party in honor of Miss Jane Stuart, Gilbert Stuart's 12th child and a talented artist in her own right. A mid-19th century fixture in Newport, Jane Stuart loved dressing up and going to costume parties. So join us for some light-hearted fun on Halloween as we throw a costume party in Jane's honor. She love...d gorilla suits, so don one and come on down to the Redwood for dancing with DJ Mark Lapham, costume contest, light fare and cocktails (thanks to Clarke Cooke House for donating wine), spectacular decorations by Aardvark Antiques, and lots of tricks and treats. Proceeds support the great collaborative exhibition of Jane Stuart portraits in Redwood's Van Alen Gallery.Read More
Time:7:30PM Saturday, October 31st
Location:Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave, Newport
Redwood Library and Athenaeum Costume Party! Inspired by Newport's own Miss Jane Stuart. Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, 7:30 to 11:00 at the Redwood. Dancing with DJ Mark Lapham, costume contest with "celebrity" judges, munchies, drink, treats, tricks, fabulous decorations. This will be a great party, lots of fun, just $60 per ticket, proceeds support the Jane Stuart exhibition. Come and have a great time!
Redwood Library and Athenaeum We're looking forward to Pulitzer Prize winning author and historian Gordon Wood speaking Wednesday night at 6 on his new book about the early days of the U.S, up to the War of 1812. The talk will be filmed by CSpan / Book TV. Resevations required!
Redwood Library and Athenaeum Help us celebrate John Clarke's 400th birthday on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 11 a.m. John Clarke wrote the Charter for the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, the first governmental charter guaranteeing freedom of religion and liberty of conscience. Hon. William Middendorf will speak, as will several others, plus a birthday cake!
Redwood Library and Athenaeum The Annual Summer Book Sale has begun! Great buys for everyone.
Redwood Library and Athenaeum Today, Thursday, July 23, 6 pm @ Redwood! Michael Gross, author of Rogues’ Gallery: The Secret History of the Moguls and the Money that made the Metropolitan Museum. The first independent, unauthorized look at the epic saga of the nation’s greatest mu
Redwood Library and Athenaeum It took an entire day, but Redwood's portrait statue of George Washington was moved from in front of the historic Harrison building to the south terrace off the Van Alen Gallery. Car emissions and being under the beech trees was taking a toll on the statue, which looks spectacular in its new location on the grounds.
Redwood Library and Athenaeum Ralph Carpenter 1909 - 2009: A Tribute In the Rovensky Room display cases now through the first week of August, an exhibition in tribute to Ralph Carpenter and his more than 50 years in support of historic preservation and passion for American decorative
Redwood Library and Athenaeum A photographic essay showcasing the installation of the Jane Stuart exhibtion and preview opening
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Everyone at the Redwood along with his many friends mourns the passing of Ralph Carpenter last Monday at the age of 99. A tireless advocate of the arts and the nonprofits of Newport, he worked for more than 50 years to help raise money to restore and preserve many of the historic buildings of Newport. Instrumental in... securing the funding for Redwood's publication Newport: A Lively Experiment, this major narrative history of Newport was a 50 year goal of his, one that the Redwood was proud to be part of and help to make a reality. Our tthoughts and prayers go out to his beloved Bobbi and his daughter and her family. Read More
Redwood Library and Athenaeum Greetings from the Redwood, founded in 1747. Still a vibrant community lending library as well as a museum, the Redwood is joining the 21st century thanks to Facebook!
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