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The Naval War College Museum in Newport, Rhode Island is located in the building that housed the first Naval War College, a structure that was originally built in the early 19th century to house Newport's poor. This building is now called Founders Hall. With the Chief of Naval Operations' approval, the Naval War College Museum was established in 1952 to store and manage collections of historical artifacts.
The museum displays today's exhibits on three major themes: the history of the Naval War College since it was established in 1884; the history of all naval activities in the area of Narragansett Bay since the colonial times; and the history of the science and art of naval warfare from the ancient times to today.
Naval War College Museum, Founders Hall, Building 10, Luce Ave, Newport, RI 02841, Phone: 401-841-1296
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