If you are a history buff or just a person who appreciates things that have stood the test of time, then you’ll want to pay a visit to the Ocean State’s oldest church. Built almost 100 years before Rhode Island even became a state, The Great Friends Meeting House has been around for more than three centuries and it’s definitely worth a visit.

The Great Friends Meeting House was constructed in 1699. It was a meeting place for the Great Society of Friends, also known as Quakers, in Newport. It is the oldest house of worship in Rhode Island.
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Four additions were made to the meeting house between 1730 and 1867. Today it still looks much the same as it did in the mid-1800s. It's extraordinary that this structure has survived for hundreds of years.
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The interior features beautiful wide wooden plank floors. The benches are simple and a wide beam ceiling brings a rustic element to the church. An upper balcony is a slight surprise within this historical building.
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Discover the full history and visit the inside of the Great Friends Meeting House by scheduling a tour with the Newport Historical Society. This city by the sea is full of history waiting to be discovered.
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Find the Great Friends Meeting House at 21 Farewell St., Newport, RI 02840. Learn more details and schedule a tour by visiting the Newport Historical Society website.

Have you ever visited the oldest church in Rhode Island? Newport is an amazing place for a day trip. Some other places you’ll love is this museum dedicated to transportation, this incredible natural wonder, and this huge wine and cheese shop.

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