Great Friends Meeting House - African American Historic Places (sitios de interés)
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| 21 Farewell Street | Newport, RI 02840 | | ||
About: The Great Friends Meeting House (GFMH), built in 1699, is the oldest surviving house of worship in Newport. Although Newport Quakers were early abolitionists, some members participated in the early 18th century slave trade. The Newport Historical Society holds extensive Quaker documents tied to members of the GFMH congregation from this time period, reflecting a variety of 18th century views on slavery. In the 20th century, the GFMH became an important meeting place for the African American community, and it was here that the Martin Luther King Center, a social service agency now located nearby on Dr. Marcus Wheatland Boulevard, was founded. Owned and operated by the Newport Historical Society, tours are offered seasonally.
 Great Friends Meeting HousePhotos and text courtesy Newport Historical Society |
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