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Summer is here in Newport, Rhode Island!

June 30th, 2010 by markspring

The fabulous weather and busy bustle in town is a sure sign that summer has arrived in Newport, Rhode Island!

This weekend brings a host of activities and things to see on the island.  Here at Marshall Slocum Inn we are excited for our guests to experience all Newport has to offer on this holiday weekend!

Thursday, July 1st,  marks the return of the America’s Cup trophy to Newport.  Whether it’s getting an up-close look at the oldest trophy in international sport, savoring a parade of majestic racing yachts, attending lunch with some of the top names in sailing or viewing a presentation by the winning America’s Cup team at historic Fort Adams, visitors are guaranteed an unforgettable experience here in the City-by-the-Sea on Thursday.  The America’s Cup trophy will be available during four public showings between Fort Adams and downtown Newport throughout the day. Viewing is free of charge. 

This weekend is also Fourth of July! Newport has many ways to celebrate our country on this holiday weekend.  What would an Independence Day celebration be without fireworks?  Newport Harbor will be all lit up on Sunday, July 4th, at around 9:15pm.  Prime viewing spots can be had at Long Wharf and Battery Park, but the fireworks will be seen from all over downtown!

There will also be lots of fun before the fireworks hit the skies!  Celebrate “A Traditional Patriotic Newport Fourth of July” from 9am-2pm with activities all over town.  At 9am, the Artillery Company of Newport marches to the grave of William Ellery, Rhode Island’s signer of the Declaration of Independence.  Also at 9am, is a self-guided walking tour of the 1810 4th of July Parade route which began and ended in Washington Square.  At 10am, listen to the Newport Community Band play patriotic tunes! At 10:30am, a “People’s Parade” from Long Wharf to Washington Square. There are many other activities including a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a cannon salute, community picnics, dancing, and pie eating contests in Washington square from 11am-2pm!

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Historic Newport Rhode Island Inn

February 2nd, 2010 by markspring

Last year, the City of Newport, announced a goal of seeking the nomination for Newport, Rhode Island to become a World Heritage Site.  Newport, Rhode Island is ripe with historic buildings and history and amongst these historic buildings are many Rhode Island bed and breakfasts that have been painstakingly restored and maintained.

Historic Newport Harbor

Historic Newport Harbor

Our bed and breakfast, The Marshall Slocum Inn, qualifies as one of these historic Newport Rhode Island Inn’s due to it’s age of construction and designation as an “Historical Property.”

The Marshall Slocum Inn was built in 1855 by Marshall Slocum and his wife Catherine.  Catherine had a deep connection with Newport as one of her descendants was a founder.  The house was only used by the Slocum’s for 10 years but their mark was made on the neighborhood with classical mid 1800′s colonial architecture featuring elaborate moldings, grand windows, tall ceilings, and large rooms.  For more information on the continued history of the Inn visit our Historic Newport Rhode Island Inn page.  The Slocum’s also selected an area of downtown Newport known now as the Top of the Hill District.  This District is historic in nature with mid 1800′s houses dotting the area and the historic hill area and town center just a block away from the Inn.

One of the most important developments in Newport’s recent history was the establishment of the Newport Preservation Society.

Historic Trinity Church - 5 minute walk from the Inn

Historic Trinity Church - 5 minute walk from the Inn

The Preservation Society has played a crucial role in upholding and progressing Newport’s Historic status.  Along with their preservation of the mansions came a large influx of tourism and, of course, tourists who needed rooms.  Space is limited in the New England region so hotel development is difficult and expensive which has led the way for bed and breakfasts to flourish in the area.  In Newport, this has resulted in the preservation of many buildings that otherwise would have gone into disrepair.  Our historic Newport Rhode Island Inn was transformed into a bed and breakfast in the 1970′s and as the third owners of the Inn we are doing our part to preserve the heritage and history of this wonderful downtown property.

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