Description
The author of the article discusses the history of Newport, Rhode Island, and how it has a dark past. He discusses haunted sites in the city, including the Jailhouse Inn, Astor's Beechwood, the White Horse Tavern, and many more. These sites have stories that are not found in history books, and they help people peek behind the city's facade.
Today's Newport attracts countless visitors from around the world; its streets are alive with art, culture, wealth and beauty. Yet the city harbors echoes of a dark and turbulent past, including a variety of haunted sites: the Jailhouse Inn, Astor's Beechwood, the White Horse Tavern--America's oldest tavern--and many more. These stories show a side of Newport that history books alone could never tell, and help you peer past the city's gilded facade to discover dark secrets sure to spook and surprise.