Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House

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Oldest surviving house in Newport, built c. 1697, it is also one of the oldest surviving houses in the state

General Information

Hours:
Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; historic house tours generally follow a seasonal schedule.
Fees:
Exterior views are free; a tour fee may apply for visiting the interior museum rooms.
Pet Policy:
Pets are permitted outdoors only and are not allowed inside the house.
Closest cities with hotels:
Newport, RI
Seasons:
All year, with peak tourism in summer.
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How to Get There

From downtown Newport, RI, head north on Thames Street and turn left onto Broadway. Continue to the intersection of Broadway and Stone Street to reach the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House.

Overview

The Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House, built about 1697 at Broadway and Stone Street, is the oldest surviving house in Newport and one of the oldest in the state. Stamp Act rioters damaged it in 1765 when a Tory stamp master lived there. The Newport Historical Society has owned it since the 1920s and runs it as a house museum. It became one of the first National Historic Landmarks in 1960.

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