Nation's second oldest capitol building, used for the General Assembly's Newport sessions until 1900. The first Roman Catholic Masses in Rhode Island were celebrated here, 1780-81, by the Abbe DeGlesnon, French Army chaplain under Count de Rochambeau. The Declaration of Independence was proclaimed from its second floor balcony. Washington, Jefferson, Lafayette, Jackson, Eisenhower, and other distinguished Americans were entertained here. Much time and effort have been spent to determine the mill's origin.
Most popular theory is that it was built by Norsemen before Columbus' voyage.
Oldest library building in America. Outstanding collection of 18th and 19th century portraits. Overlooking famous Cliff Walk and Atlantic Ocean. Built for Hermann Oelrichs. Features Newport's largest private ballroom.