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Touro Synagogue National Historic Site
Touro Synagogue, dedicated in 1762, is the oldest synagogue in the United States and the only one that survives from the colonial era. The
congregation was founded in 1658 by Sephardim, descendants of Marranos who fled the Inquisition in Spain and Portugal and who were themselves seeking a haven from religious persecution in the Caribbean. A trap door under the bimah is symbolic of their fear and apprehension. But in America they, like millions of others, found the religious toleration they had so long sought. In his famous letter to "The Hebrew Congregation in Newport," written in 1790, President George Washington pledged that the new nation would" give to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance" and thereby set the standard for religious freedom and civil liberties in America. The synagogue was designed by noted colonial architect Peter Harrison and is considered one of the finest examples of 18th century architecture in America. It was designated a National Historic Site in 1946. Today, it continues to serve an active congregation. Contact Information
Offices and administrative center: 85 Touro Street Synagogue: 72 Touro Street Newport, RI 02840 401-847-4794 Sponsored LinksGetting There
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Touro Synagogue is located in downtown Newport, close to the intersection of Spring and Touro Streets, and Washington Square.
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New England weather is subject to rapid change. Temperature during the summer is in the 70s to 90s, and during spring and fall in the 50s to 70s.
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Recommended Activities An interpretive tour of the synagogue as part of the Newport experience. Absorb the historical ambience while walking through the local neighborhoods. The synagogue tour is approximately 25 minutes long. Allow extra time to visit the gift shop. Allow extra time for summer traffic in Newport.
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