Newport congregational church, june 2-4, 2023
THE VENUE
The congregation was gathered as Newport's First Congregational Church in 1695. The current structure was built in 1857 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 2012. The entire sanctuary, including stained glass windows, murals and ceiling murals was designed by John La Farge in 1880. This is one of only two churches in the country completely decorated by La Farge that is still in existence.
THE PROGRAM
Friday June 2nd:
4 pm – 7 pm: Preview Night: Enjoy wine, beer, cocktails and canapes while having first access to the books. Tickets cost $75.
Saturday June 3rd:
11 am – 6 pm: Book Fair: Free Admission
Sunday June 4th:
11 am – 5 pm: Book Fair: Free Admission
GETTING TO THE VENUE
Newport Congregational Church is located in the heart of Newport, just minutes from the harbor, the Gilded Age mansions lining Bellevue Avenue and many other attractions.
The venue is best accessed via car, foot or rideshare.
PARKING
There is no onsite parking. There are numerous parking lots nearby, including:
1. There is limited parking at the Redwood Library (50 Bellevue Avenue) for patrons of the book fair.
2. Sayers Wharf Parking – 1 Sayers Wharf – 24/7 Public Parking
3. Sayers Wharf Overflow Parking - 1 Commercial Wharf – 24/7 Public Parking
4. 382 Thames St Lot – Public Parking Saturday 6/3 and Monday 6/5 – not available before 2pm Sunday 6/4 (subject to change)
5. Bellevue Gardens – 181 Bellevue Ave – Public Parking based on availability
6. 10 Howards Wharf – 24/7 Public Parking
EXHIBITORS
Bauman Rare Books
Bluemango Books and Manuscripts
Bluemango Books and Manuscripts
1608 Walnut Street, Suite 1000
Philadelphia, PA 19103
brb@baumanrarebooks.com
(215) 546-6466
Bluemango Books and Manuscripts
Bluemango Books and Manuscripts
Bluemango Books and Manuscripts
Captain Ahab's Rare Books
Bluemango Books and Manuscripts
Captain Ahab's Rare Books
Carlson and Stevenson
Christopher's Rare Books
Christopher's Rare Books
Timothy J. Stevenson
P.O. Box 1113.
Manchester Center, VT, 05255.
Christopher's Rare Books
Christopher's Rare Books
Christopher's Rare Books
Commonwealth Books
Christopher's Rare Books
Commonwealth Books
Crow Hop Rare Books
Crow Hop Rare Books
Crow Hop Rare Books
Kennesaw, GA 30144 info@crowhoprarebooks.com
404-394-5885
DeWolfe and Wood
Crow Hop Rare Books
Crow Hop Rare Books
First Place Books
Crow Hop Rare Books
First Place Books
Kevin Kinley
P.O. Box 561
Walkersville, MD 21793
firstplacebooks@aol.com
(301) 845-1248
Johnnycake Books
Melrose Books and Arts
Lizzyoung Bookseller
Dan Dwyer
12 Academy St.
Salisbury, CT 06068 johnnycakebooks@gmail.com
860) 435-6677
Lizzyoung Bookseller
Melrose Books and Arts
Lizzyoung Bookseller
Elizabeth Young
320 Thames Street P.O. Box 323
Newport, RI 02840
lizzyoungbookseller@gmail.com
(908) 759-5644
Melrose Books and Arts
Melrose Books and Arts
Melrose Books and Arts
116 Governor Street,
Providence, RI, 02906
781 485 7626
Old Editions Bookshop
Old New York Book Shop
Old New York Book Shop
Ronald L. Cozzi
Matthew Alexander
954 Oliver St.
N. Tonawanda, NY 14120
service@oldeditions.com
(716) 842-1734, Cell: (716) 812-4937
Old New York Book Shop
Old New York Book Shop
Old New York Book Shop
Paper Nautilus
Old New York Book Shop
Paper Nautilus
Wayland Square
19 South Angell St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 521-5533
Patrick Olson Rare Books
White Fox Rare Books and Antiques
White Fox Rare Books and Antiques
White Fox Rare Books and Antiques
White Fox Rare Books and Antiques
White Fox Rare Books and Antiques
Peter Blackman
241 Central Park West, Apt. 9E
New York, NY 10024
Shadowrock Rare Books
White Fox Rare Books and Antiques
Shadowrock Rare Books
Steven Schuyler Bookseller
Steven Schuyler Bookseller
Steven Schuyler Bookseller
129 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864
info@rarebookstore.net
978.660.0510
West Side Book Shop
Steven Schuyler Bookseller
Steven Schuyler Bookseller
113 W. Liberty St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-995-1891
Jeffrey Bergman Books
Steven Schuyler Bookseller
Jeffrey Bergman Books
Jeffrey S. Bergman
19 Tate Road
Flemington, NJ 08822
Bookguy2@aol.com
(201) 647-1055