Heed my call, Come to the sea.

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Living History

Dockside Tour

Visit the quarterdeck, captain’s cabin, and hold of the ship, and hear tales of Providence’s adventures in the American Revolution!

Upcoming Tours & Sails

Tall Ship Providence will be open on  Presidents’ Day (Monday, February 19th).
We will be closed for uprig and crew training March 11th – April 2nd.
Tours and Sails resume April 3rd!

Learn About Providence

History of providence

The sloop Providence, initially known as Katy, was part of a fleet owned by John Brown of Providence, Rhode Island. Dating back to 1769, the ship’s recorded voyages reveal its versatile use as a merchant ship, privateer, and whaler during its early years.

Providence Rebuilt

In 1966, a young Harvard graduate in Rhode Island named John Fitzhugh Millar became aware of the approaching American Bicentennial. Noticing that few people were acknowledging this significant milestone, Millar believed that Newport, being a maritime hub and the catalyst for the establishment of the Continental Navy, should contribute to the upcoming national celebration by emphasizing the maritime aspect of Revolutionary history.

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Featured Tour TEST

Step back in time and into the life of a sailor serving in the Continental Navy under the command of the legendary Captain John Paul Jones in our immersive one-hour tour