Perry Trail
Please enjoy exploring Newport, RI, the hometown of Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry.
This page is still under construction. When it is fully activated, you will be able to find audio guides for each stop of the trail in both English and Japanese.
1-Touro Park
Includes:
- Statue of Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry
- Stone Lantern received from Japan in 1953
- Cherry Trees donated by Shimoda in 1959
2-Trinity Church
Includes:
- Site of Commodore Perry's baptism
- Plaque on 2nd floor to Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry
3-Queen Anne Square
Includes:
- Birthplace of Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry
4-Museum of Newport History
Includes:
- Exhibit for Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry's older brother, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry
- Collection of multiple lithographs, silver items, coin, medal, and box from the Opening of Japan (not displayed, but can be viewed online)
Note: Expected to reopen in February 2027. There will be an entrance fee.
5-Oliver Hazard Perry Monument/
Buliod-Perry House
Includes:
- Statue of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry
- House of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry
6-Colony House
Includes:
- Location of 1855 Speech by Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry
- Lithographs on 2nd floor of Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry in the Mexican War
Note: There is an entrance fee.
7-Friendship Tree
at Newport City Hall
8-Congdon Parks
Includes:
- Cherry trees donated by Shimoda in 1959
9-Island Cemetery
Includes:
- Grave of Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry
- Grave of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry
- Belmont Chapel in honor of Commodore Perry's granddaughter
Note: Belmont Chapel is usually locked.
Plus other sites of interest:
a-Knowles-Perry House
Includes:
- Childhood home of Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry and Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry
Note: This is a private home and cannot be entered.
Includes:
- Bust of Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry
- Black Ships Scrolls
- Multiple items related to the Perry brothers
Note: Requires Navy base access
c-Shimoda Way
Includes:
- Street renamed in honor of Newport's Sister City-Shimoda
d-Cherry Tree Park
Includes:
- Cherry trees donated by Shimoda in 1995
e-August Belmont Sr. Statue
Includes:
- Statue of son-in-law of Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry
Includes:
- Sail ship named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry
Note: There is an entrance fee