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Spring Lecture Series "Old and Broken": A Newport Merchant and the (Mis)Fortunes of War
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 | 5:30 pmGet Directions » to Rough Point
Using recent archaeological findings from the lower Thames home lot of colonial merchant Thomas Richardson (an NRF property), James Garman, Professor of Cultural and Historic Preservation at Salve Regina University, will tell the story of Richardson, whose fortunes changed dramatically and tragically during the course of the American Revolution.
All lectures are held in the Great Hall at Rough Point. Space is limited. Admission is $5 per person. Plenty of parking is available. Questions? Contact Liz Spoden at (401) 846-4152.