Class and Leisure at America's First Resort: Newport, Rhode Island, 1870-1914

Negotiating Class through Leisure Learn more about class relations and leisure consumption patterns in Newport at the turn of the century.
From Religious Haven to Popular Destination Newport evolved from a haven for different religious groups into a popular destination for people of all classes. Newport Maps Newporters and summer visitors frequented different parts of town. View maps of Newport's beaches, parks, and architecture.