Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Founded in 1747, it is the oldest membership library in the United States; its classical temple-style building houses colonial paintings and rare books.
The Redwood Library was founded in 1747. It is the oldest membership library in the United States still operating on its original site. The main building, designed by Peter Harrison in the style of a Roman temple, is one of the earliest Classical Revival buildings in America. The library holds colonial-era rare books and furniture, as well as portraits by artists including Gilbert Stuart. Visiting is free to the public, and the reading room is quiet and elegant.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat, approx. 09:30–17:30 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Newport Art Museum
- Newport Tower
- International Tennis Hall of Fame
- Touro Synagogue
- St. Mary's Church
- Kingscote
- Trinity Church
- Thames Street