Newport, RI - 500 Piece Features Read more Newport, RI was
established by the remarkable Ann Hutchinson and her followers when they were
driven out of Boston in search of religious freedom. They settled on Aquidneck
Island in 1636, alongside the native residents. This history has led to a
culture of diversity down to today. Newport was the Capital of Rhode Island
when the state became the first to declare independence from Great Britain. It
became a hub of seafaring, U.S. Navy operations, and was home to the AmericaÃs
Cup from 1930 Ã 1983. Although it is known for its opulent mansions, built by
Industrial Age titans, Newport has the largest number of colonial homes still
in use today. Take a stroll through the heart of ÃOld Townà Newport with Eric
Dowdle in this entertaining puzzle.
