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Guided Tour to Newport's Touro Synagogue
- Item Number
- 130
- Estimated Value
- 60 USD
- Sold
- 25 USD to ml0ed2e37
- Number of Bids
- 3 - Bid History
Item Description
The Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford is known for the high quality of its bus and walking tours. Join fellow travelers on a bus trip to Newport's historic Touro Synagogue for a guided tour fully customized to the interests of group members. The tour will take place on Sunday April 30, from 9am to 4:00pm. The bus leaves from Jewish Historical Society office at 333 Bloomfield Ave. West Hartford, CT. The winning bid will receive one (1) tour ticket. Additional tickets may be arranged directly through the Society. Visit their website at http://jhsgh.org. The Synagogue Through the early and middle 1700s, Newport rose in prominence and importance, taking a leading role in the shipping and mercantile trades of the American Colonies. By 1758, the Jewish population had grown sufficiently that there was a need for a house of worship. The Congregation now known as Congregation Jeshuat Israel (Salvation of Israel) engaged Newport resident Peter Harrison to design the synagogue. Harrison, a British American merchant and sea captain, was self-tutored in architecture, studying mostly from books and drawings. He had already completed the building of Newportâ??s Redwood Library and Kingâ??s Chapel in Boston. Construction began on the â??Jews Synagogueâ?? in 1759. At the same time, Harrison was also building Christ Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts and the Brick Market in Newport. For more information about the Touro Synagogue visit http://tourosynagogue.org.
Item Special Note
Call office for registration and more details 860-727-6170
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