Rehoboth Through Time

Rehoboth, established in 1643 by Samuel Newman, remains a rural town with deep historical roots and modern growth.

Seeking the opportunity to begin anew, Samuel Newman, an Episcopalian, left England after being accused of rebelliousness. He moved to Massachusetts, became disgruntled yet again and relocated to a new area with a following of about forty families. “And he called the name of it Rehoboth; and He said, ‘For the Lord hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.’ Gen...