The second in a series of
Nanos hidden within a short walking distance of Downtown Newport,
the City by the Sea. I will try to bring you to scenic views, bits
of history, or just a plain cool location.
Downtown between Thames and Spring streets, next to the Brick
Marketplace shopping mall, is Washington Square, the center of
colonial Newport. At the western tip of the square is the Brick
Market, a Newport landmark which now houses the Museum of Newport
History.
At the other end of the square stands the Old Colony House,
center of Newport governmental affairs from its construction in
1739 until the Rhode Island General Assembly (which met in Newport
in the summer) last used it in 1900. It was from the Colony (later
State) House's balcony that the Declaration of Independence was
read to Rhode Islanders. In the assembly room is Gilbert Stuart's
famous portrait of George Washington.
On the western end of the
park stands a statue of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry by William
Green Turner (a Newport native). Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry,
born August 23, 1785 in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, was an
officer in the United States Navy. He served in the War of 1812
against Britain and earned the nickname "Hero of Lake Erie" for
leading American forces in a decisive naval victory at the Battle
of Lake Erie, where he commanded all U.S. Naval forces. After
defeating the British fleet on September 10th, 1813, Perry
dispatched his famous message to Maj. Gen. William Henry Harrison:
"Dear Gen'l: We have met the enemy, and they are ours, two ships,
two brigs, one schooner and one sloop. Yours with great respect and
esteem. H. Perry."
The park is another nice place to stop along your walking tour
of Newport. There are plenty of shaded benches where you can have a
seat and relax, and watch the hustle and bustle of downtown
Newport.
Cache is a nano as expected. Please use stealth when retrieving
and replacing the cache. I want to make these easy, so please use
the hint. Difficulty level is for the high muggle activity.
Parking will be extremely difficult in the summer months. Please
pay attention to all parking signs..we don't want anyone getting a
ticket.
So, come on and cache a little in America's First Resort.