Rhode Island - George Washington's Mount Vernon
The following represents accounts of George Washington's visits and connections to Rhode Island, spanning from his military service during the French and Indian War through the presidency.
Letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island (1790)
On August 21, 1790, President George Washington composed a letter to the Hebrew Congregation of Newport, Rhode Island, and to its leader, Moses Seixas. Seixas had written a letter to Washington four days earlier.
George Washington Was No Stranger To Rhode Island - Yurview
Feb 22, 2021 · George Washington went to Newport, Rhode Island in March of 1781 to meet with the Comte de Rochambeau, the acting French admiral Destouches, and all the senior French officers prior to the departure of the French fleet for the Chesapeake.
Touro Synagogue - George Washington's Mount Vernon
On August 18, 1790, congregants of the Touro Synagogue of Newport, Rhode Island, warmly welcomed George Washington to both their place of worship and their city. Washington’s letter of response to the synagogue, delivered on the same day, has become famous for reinforcing the ideal of religious liberty in American life.
Campground Details - George Washington Campground, RI - Rhode Island …
Located within the 4000 acre George Washington Management Area, and on the shores of Bowdish Reservoir, the 100 acre George Washington Memorial Camping Area is an overnight, primitive camping facility offering a multitude of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
Old Stone Bank History of Rhode Island: Washington's Fourth …
In addition to the four visits which George Washington made to Rhode Island, the correspondence addressed by him to the Governors of the state and to other prominent figures, offers an interesting study of the close relationship between the local citizenry and the first President.
Moses Seixas - George Washington's Mount Vernon
Seixas rose to prominence as warden of Newport's Touro Synagogue of Congregation Jeshuat Israel, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Rhode Island, and co-founder of the Bank of Rhode Island.
From Freemasons of King David’s Lodge, Newport, Rhode Island …
On August 15, 1790 President George Washington started a two day voyage from New York City, around Long Island, to Newport, Rhode Island. His journey was in part to congratulate the Rhode Island citizens for becoming the thirteenth State on May 29.
Rhode Island Soldiers of Color at Red Bank, Monmouth, and …
Jan 9, 2025 · The 1st Rhode Island Regiment, famously known as the “Black Regiment,” is renowned for its key role in helping to repel three enemy charges at the Battle of Rhode Island on August 29, 1778. ... 1777, in George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence, 1697-1799 MSS 44693, Reel 45, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress. This ...
George Washington returns to RI this Saturday after 225 years
Aug 11, 2015 · This Saturday Mount Vernon’s official historical portrayer of Washington, the world-renowned Dean Malissa will join the Rhode Island Historical Society to present Washington Returns to Providence. The event takes place Aug. 15 at the John Brown House, 52 Power St. Doors open at 10 a.m. and Washington arrives at 2 p.m. Admission is free.