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Center Closed – Holiday
The Edward King House will be closed on Monday, August 13, 2018 in observance of Victory Day. The Center will re-open on Tuesday, August 14th.
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Center Closed due to heat
The Edward King House will be closed on Tuesday, August 7th due to extreme heat conditions. Stay home, stay cool, stay safe.
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Newport-Shimoda Sister City Closing Ceremony
Closing Ceremony This memorial ceremony will feature a wreath laying on the tomb of Commodore Matthew C. Perry by American and Japanese dignitaries. The public is invited to experience this
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Newport-Shimoda Sister City Sunset Soiree
Sunset Soiree Celebrating all that Newport has to offer and our continuing friendship with our sister city, Shimoda, Japan, the first ever Sunset Soiree will feature an ONLY IN
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Newport-Shimoda Arts and Cultural Celebration
Arts and Cultural Celebration The public is welcome to experience the sights, sounds and foods of the Black Ships Cultural Celebration in Touro Park on Bellevue Avenue. Throughout the day,
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Newport-Shimoda Sister City Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremonies This wreath laying ceremony will be in remembrance Newport’s native son, Commodore Matthew C. Perry, USN, and his historic journey to Japan. In addition, the event will commemorate
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Newport-Shimoda Sister City Welcome Reception
Welcome Reception The public is invited to this welcoming event to greet our visiting sister city delegation from Shimoda, Japan at the Edward King House on King Street in Newport.