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\n June 10, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n

By: Christian Winthrop, What\u2019s Up Newport<\/strong><\/p>\n

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On display at the Richard I. Burnham Resource Center from May to November 2024,\u00a0A Name, A Voice, a Life\u00a0explored the experiences of Black Newporters whose stories were recovered as part of\u00a0Voices from the NHS Archives,\u00a0an\u00a0expansive four-year research project.<\/em><\/p>\n

The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) announced today (June 10) that the Newport Historical Society is the recipient of an Award of Excellence for their 2024 exhibition,\u00a0A Name, A Voice, A Life: The Black Newporters of the 17<\/em>th<\/sup>-19<\/em>th<\/sup>\u00a0Centuries<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The AASLH Leadership in History Awards, now in its 80th year, is the most prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of state and local history.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter an incredible community response and reception to this exhibition, which centered the experiences and contributions of Black Newporters in our historic city, it is so exciting to earn national recognition from an esteemed leader in the field,\u201d said\u00a0Rebecca Bertrand, executive director of the Newport Historical Society. \u201cWe are grateful to the AASLH for this honor and for continuing to protect, preserve, and champion the centuries of stories that have defined our nation.\u201d<\/p>\n

On display at the Richard I. Burnham Resource Center from May to November 2024,\u00a0A Name, A Voice, a Life\u00a0<\/em>explored the experiences of Black Newporters whose stories were recovered as part of\u00a0Voices from the NHS Archives,\u00a0<\/em>an\u00a0expansive four-year research project.<\/a>\u00a0The database and exhibition were also foundational to the launch of a capital campaign to transform the 328-year-old Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House into the\u00a0Edward W. Kane & Martha J. Wallace Center for Black History<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Work on the Center is underway, with an opening planned for summer 2026, in conjunction with the 250th<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary of the American Revolution.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the semiquincentennial approaches, the work of the NHS to make history come alive is more important than ever. This award helps amplify our efforts and puts us in distinguished company with some of the greatest historians and preservationists across the country. Congratulations to Rebecca and the entire NHS team on designing an extraordinary exhibition that sparked conversation and engaged our entire community,\u201d said\u00a0Doug Newhouse, chair of the Board of Directors.<\/p>\n

This year, AASLH confers 54 national awards honoring people, projects, exhibits, and publications. The winners represent the best in the field and provide leadership for the future of state and local history.<\/p>\n

The AASLH awards program was initiated in 1945 to establish and encourage standards of excellence in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of state and local history throughout the United States. The AASLH Leadership in History Awards not only honor\u00a0significant achievement in the field of state and local history but also bring public recognition of the opportunities for small and large organizations, institutions, and programs to make contributions in this arena. For more information about the Leadership in History Awards, contact AASLH at 615-320-3203 or go to\u00a0www.aaslh.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

View this story online here: https:\/\/whatsupnewp.com\/2025\/06\/newport-historical-society-wins-award-of-excellence-for-a-name-a-voice-a-life-the-black-newporters-of-the-17th-19th-centuries\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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