Bristol Historical & Preservation Society

Name: Bristol Historical & Preservation Society
Address: 48 Court Street, Bristol, RI, 02809, UNITED STATES
Telephone: (401) 253-7223

48 Court Street, Bristol, RI 02809

Newport County

(401) 253-7223

The BH&PS is located in an 1828 jail built of granite blocks used as ballast in early Bristol sailing ships. It houses a museum with collections from early Bristol, a research library and a major collection of early Bristol portraits including four by itinerant artist Cephus Thompson. There is a Children's room containing early dolls, toys and clothes along with doll houses.

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