Explore Newport's Revolutionary War history on this engaging walking tour, Road to Independence, which takes you to iconic sites like Washington Square and the Colony House. Discover Newport's pivotal role during the lead-up to the American Revolution, including European occupations, George Washington’s visit, and the city’s fight for freedom. Perfect for history buffs, families, and curious travelers, this tour offers an immersive experience filled with insider knowledge, captivating stories, and a deeper understanding of America’s path to independence!
Highlights
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
10% Discount on NHS Museum Store Purchases
Museum Admission
English Speaking Guide
Parking Fees
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Old Colony House - State House
Go to the large, brick building at the head of Washington Square, Newport. Tour guests should look for signs outside the building telling them to meet there, and check in inside the building for tours.
Return
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore Newport's Revolutionary War history on this engaging walking tour, Road to Independence, which takes you to iconic sites like Washington Square and the Colony House. Discover Newport's pivotal role during the lead-up to the American Revolution, including European occupations, George Washington’s visit, and the city’s fight for freedom. Perfect for history buffs, families, and curious travelers, this tour offers an immersive experience filled with insider knowledge, captivating stories, and a deeper understanding of America’s path to independence!
Highlights
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
10% Discount on NHS Museum Store Purchases
Museum Admission
English Speaking Guide
Parking Fees
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Old Colony House - State House
Go to the large, brick building at the head of Washington Square, Newport. Tour guests should look for signs outside the building telling them to meet there, and check in inside the building for tours.
Return
Itinerary
1
Museum Of Newport History And Shop
Visitors will check in at the Museum of Newport History and Shop. Tour guests get free access to the award-winning museum, that covers the history of Newport from its founding to the Gilded Age.
20 minutes
2
Shops at Long Wharf
Tour guests will start their journey on Long Wharf, the only public wharf in the city in colonial times.
5 minutes
3
58 Thames St
Guests will stop outside the Captain William Read House, and learn about the hated Stamp Act of 1765 and Newport's very own Liberty Tree.
5 minutes
4
Liberty Tree Park
Guests will stop at Liberty Tree Park, and see Newport's own Liberty Tree, and learn about Founding Father William Ellery.
5 minutes
5
34 Farewell St
Guests will stop at the Coddington Family Burial Ground, and learn about Newport's first governor, William Coddington, and the Society of Friends, or Quakers.
5 minutes
6
Great Friends Meeting House
Guests will stop at the oldest house of worship in Rhode Island and learn about the role Quakers played during the American Revolution in Newport.
5 minutes
7
Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House
Guests will stop at one of the oldest houses in Newport, the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House, and learn about the governors, patriots, and loyalists who lived there.
10 minutes
8
Colony House
Guests will stop at the Colony House, the nation's 4th oldest extant state house, and learn about colonial politics and government in early Rhode Island, as well as the British occupation of the city.
5 minutes
9
Clarke Street Meeting House
Guests will stop at the Second Congregational Church on Clarke Street and learn about the British Occupation, minister Ezra Stiles, and the French assistance in the war.
5 minutes
10
Artillery Company of Newport
Guests will stop at the Artillery Company of Newport and learn about the artillery company and the role it played in the Revolution.
5 minutes
11
Vernon House
Guests will learn about the French occupation of the city, and the spot where the Comte de Rochambeau kept his headquarters while in Newport.
