2010 Newport Symposium Will Examine "Great Designers"
11.03.2009 - November 3, 2009(Newport, RI)  The 18th annual Newport Symposium, Great Designers: A Colorfu...

Newport Mansions Prepare for Festive Christmas Celebrations
10.20.2008 - October 3, 2008(Newport, RI)    Spectacular decorations will soon deck the halls o...

Italian Trade Commission Becomes Presenting Sponsor of the 3rd Annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival
07.23.2008 -   July 23,...

Tiffany Ball Will Raise Funds for The Preservation Society of Newport County
07.21.2008 -             July 21,...

2008 Newport Flower Show Awards Announced
07.02.2008 - (Newport, RI) The following design and horticulture awards were handed out at the 13th annual...

Dresses by Pierre Cardin on Exhibit at Rosecliff Through October
05.19.2008 - May 19, 2008(Newport, RI)  Long considered one of 20th century France's most creative and...

Preservation Society Opens Newly-Remodeled Store in Downtown Newport
05.19.2008 - May 19,...

3rd Annual Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival Grows
05.09.2008 - May 9, 2008(Newport, RI)  An expanded Grand Tasting, a new Sunday Jazz Brunch, and celebrity...

Newport Flower Show to Honor Renowned Horticulturist Allan Armitage
04.30.2008 - April 30,...

13th Annual Newport Flower Show Urges Visitors to "Explore! Botanical Passions"
02.26.2008 - February 26, 2008An expanded Opening Night Party, a new Gardeners' Marketplace, and an earlier...

Preservation Society Urges RIPTA to Keep Trolleys and Ferry
02.25.2008 - February 25,...

16th Annual Newport Symposium Will Examine the World's Great Rooms
01.02.2008 - January 2, 2008(Newport, RI)  The 16th annual Newport Symposium, Great Rooms, will examine h...

Festive Christmas Celebrations Planned at the Newport Mansions
09.13.2007 - September 13, 2007(Newport, RI)  Music, tours and spectacular decorations will highlight the...

Nancy Verde Barr Joins Celebrity Line-up for Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival
08.28.2007 - August 28,...

1937 Bugatti Wins Best in Show at First William K. Vanderbilt, Jr. Concours d'Elegance
08.07.2007 - July 30, 2007Show Features Historic Moss-Gurney Reunion with Birdcage Maserati(Newport,...

Nationally-Significant Gathering of Dan Gurney Race Cars Set For William K. Vanderbilt, Jr. Concours d'Elegance
07.09.2007 - July 5, 2007(Newport, RI)  At least eight of race driver Dan Gurney's greatest cars have bee...

Preservation Society Takes Silver at Annual Worksite Wellness Awards
06.21.2007 - June 21, 2007(Newport, RI)  The Preservation Society of Newport County announced today that ...

Newport Flower Show to Honor English Rose Expert David Austin
04.18.2007 - April 18, 2007 Rosarians across the country know and love David Austin Roses, the company...

Free Tours of Chateau-sur-Mer Highlight Season Opening Weekend
04.02.2007 - March 14, 2007Newport, RI)  Visitors to the Newport Mansions on Saturday and Sunday, April 7...

Exhibit Showcases Newport's Place in Fashion History
03.22.2007 - March 22, 2007(Newport, RI) “What She Wears at Newport!” was the headline article of ...

Newport Flower Show Exhibit Wins 7 Awards at Boston Show
03.20.2007 - March 20, 2007(Newport, RI)  The Preservation Society of Newport County's Newport Flower Sho...

Preservation Society Offers Close-up Look at Chateau-sur-Mer Restoration
03.13.2007 - March 13, 2007(Newport, RI)    Get a virtual look inside the dormers and under the...

Celebrity Chef Jacques P�pin Will Headline Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival
02.26.2007 - February 26, 2007 (Newport, RI)  One of America's best known chefs, cookbook authors an...

Garden Writer Tovah Martin Headlines 2007 Newport Flower Show
02.09.2007 - February 8, 2007            (Newport,...

Garden Writer Tovah Martin Headlines 2007 Newport Flower Show
02.08.2007 - February 8, 2007(Newport, RI)  One of the country's best known garden writers and lecturers,...

Garden Writer Tovah Martin Headlines 2007 Newport Flower Show
02.08.2007 - February 8, 2007            (Newport,...

Newport Mansions Cookbook Wins Prestigious Award
01.25.2007 - January 25, 2007Entertaining Newport Style, a colorful, illustrated cookbook published by The...

Collector Donates $2 Million Antique Furniture Collection
01.17.2007 - January 17, 2007(Newport, RI)  A 17th century Flemish Baroque silver and brass-mounted ebony...

American Architectural Treasure Threatened By Leaky Roof
12.12.2006 - December 12, 2006Extensive Repairs, Funding Needed to Prevent Loss of Interiors...

Champlin Foundations Award $150,000 for Ongoing Chateau-sur-Mer Restoration
12.05.2006 - December 5, 2006(Newport, RI)   The Champlin Foundations have pledged a grant in the...

Preservation Society Urges "No" Vote on Question 1
10.12.2006 - October 12, 2006(Newport, RI)  The Preservation Society of Newport County has reiterated its...

Debi Rahal Named Vanderbilt Concours d'Elegance Honorary Chair
09.14.2006 - September 13, 2006  (Newport, RI)  Debi Rahal, one of the most recognized names in...

Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival to Feature Special Vintages, Celebrity Guests in Historic, Elegant Settings
09.14.2006 - September 13, 2006(Newport, RI)  Specialty wines provided by more than 130 wineries, fabulou...

Festive Christmas Celebrations Planned at the Newport Mansions
08.02.2006 - August 2, 2006(Newport, RI)  Music, tours and spectacular decorations will highlight the 200...

Preservation Society Offers Gasoline Rebates and Free Children's Admission to Visitors
07.20.2006 - Purchase your qualifying tickets (2 Newport Mansions Experience or 2 Premium Tour)or membership...

Stirling Moss to Headline Vanderbilt Concours d'Elegance in 2007
07.12.2006 - July 11, 2006(Newport,RI)  Modern racing legend Sir Stirling Moss will headline the Fir...

Preservation Society Named 2006 AASLH Award Winner
07.10.2006 - July 10, 2006(Nashville, TN)  The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH)...

Local Attractions Offer Free Admission for Newport County Residents, Hospitality Industry, June 18 & 19
06.12.2006 - June 12, 2006  (Newport, RI)  The Attractions Council of Newport County invites all...

Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival Debuts This Fall
06.06.2006 - June 6, 2006(Newport, RI)  The Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival, hosted by The...

Preservation Society CEO Wins National Award for Environmental Advocacy
05.25.2006 - May 25, 2006National Garden Clubs, Inc. has honored Preservation Society of Newport County CEO an...

A Weekend of Coaching Returns to Newport in August
05.17.2006 - May 17, 2006(Newport, RI)� Authentic 19th century coaches drawn by matched and highly-trained tea...

Preservation Society Praises Police For Speedy Recovery of Stolen Art Objects
05.03.2006 - May 3, 2006(Newport, RI) Preservation Society of Newport County CEO and Executive Director Trudy...

Preservation Society Seeks Community Help to Recover Stolen Artifacts
05.01.2006 - (Newport RI) The Preservation Society of Newport County today reported the theft of 8 small objec...

Preservation Society Seeks Community Help to Recover Stolen Artifacts
04.30.2006 - April 30, 2006(Newport RI) The Preservation Society of Newport County today reported the theft of...

Exhibit at Rosecliff Traces Fashion Evolution of Three Families
04.10.2006 - April 10, 2006(Newport, RI)  Visitors to the Newport Mansions this season can enjoy a specia...

Newport Mansions Open for the 2006 Season
04.05.2006 - April 5, 2006(Newport, RI)  A three-day Wine and Food Festival, the 11th annual Newport Flow...

Marble House, Chateau-sur-Mer Designated Historic Landmarks
02.27.2006 - February 24, 2006(Newport, RI) - Three of Newport's most prominent historic sites have been...

Two Musical Evenings at The Breakers Planned During Newport Winter Festival
01.27.2006 - January 27, 2006     (Newport, RI) Enjoy two rare opportunities to tour The...

Public Workshop to Discuss Humanities Programs, Grant Opportunities for Rhode Islanders
01.19.2006 - January 19, 2006     (Newport, RI) The Preservation Society of Newport County...

14th Annual Newport Symposium Will Examine the Relationship Between Art and Nature
01.18.2006 - February 12, 2006             (Newpor...

14th Annual Newport Symposium Will Examine the Relationship Between Art and Nature
01.12.2006 -      (Newport, RI)  Nature has inspired art in all of its forms.  T...

Updated Newport Mansions Winter Schedule
01.03.2006 - January 3, 2006     (Newport, RI)   Back by popular demand, an...

Prservation Society Opens Expanded Retail Store at The Breakers
12.01.2005 - (Newport, RI)   The Preservation Society of Newport County has opened a newly-expanded...

Preservation Society Opens New, Expanded Retail Store at The Breakers
10.27.2005 - October 27, 2005  (Newport, RI)   Just in time for the Christmas season, The...

Festive Christmas Celebrations Planned at the Newport Mansions
10.07.2005 - October 7, 2005(Newport, RI)  Christmas is coming soon to the Newport Mansions, where three...

Fall Family Festival Planned at Green Animals Topiary Garden
10.06.2005 - October 5, 2005(Portsmouth, RI)  Crafts, music, plant sales, how-to demonstrations,...

Dynasties and Dragons Ball Celebrates 60th Anniversary of the Preservation Society of Newport County
08.26.2005 - August 14, 2005(Newport, RI)  The Preservation Society of Newport County celebrated its 60th...

Auction to Benefit the Preservation Society of Newport County
08.09.2005 - August 2, 2005Fundraiser Kicks Off Society's 60th Anniversary Celebration(Newport,RI)  ...

Newport Mansions Offer New Premium Tour
08.09.2005 - July 7, 2005(Newport, RI)  Visitors to the Newport Mansions this summer can see the three mo...

Preservation Society Presents a Special Evening of Cole Porter
08.02.2005 - The Art Deco World of Cole Porter:  New York, Paris, Newport, will come to life at Rosecliff...

Preservation Society Elects New President at Annual Meeting
06.20.2005 - June 16, 2005(Newport, RI)  Pierre duPont Irving was elected President and Chairman of the...

Newport Mansions, NBC10 Promote "Friends and Family Days"
06.01.2005 - June 1, 2005(Newport, RI)  NBC10 and The Preservation Society of Newport County have partner...

Free Admission for Newport County Residents May 8
04.29.2005 - April 29, 2005Newport County residents will enjoy free admission to 15 local attractions on...

Preservation Society Renews Gasoline Rebate Offer for Visitors
04.29.2005 - April 15, 2005 The Preservation Society of Newport County is giving visitors to the Newport...

New Tours, Exhibits for 2005
04.08.2005 - April 8, 2005A refreshing Lunch and Garden Tour of The Elms, an expansion of the popular Elms...

Fashion Exhibit Paints a Portrait of a Newport Lady
03.31.2005 - March 29, 2005What is a traditional Victorian mother to do when her precocious little girl grows...

Ivan Colon Joins Preservation Society as Corporate Sales Manager
03.14.2005 - March 14, 2005  Ivan Col�n has been named Corporate Sales Manager for the Preservation...

Bartlett Renews as Presenting Sponsor of Newport Flower Show
02.23.2005 - February 23, 2005F.A. Bartlett Tree Experts will return in 2005 as the Presenting Sponsor of the...

Newport Flower Show Celebrates Its Tenth Year in 2005
02.08.2005 - February 1, 2005One of America's most sought-after floral designers, Ron Morgan, will headline th...

Sixty Years of Preservation
02.08.2005 - February 9, 2005The Preservation Society of Newport County celebrates its 60th Anniversary in 200...

Newport Flower Show Expands to Three Days in June
02.01.2005 - February 1, 2005One of America's most sought-after floral designers, Ron Morgan, will headline th...

Preservation Society Plans Anniversary Celebration Exhibit at New England Spring Flower Show
01.28.2005 - January 28, 2005            (Newport,...

Hyatt Regency Newport and Preservation Society Present 2005 Food and Wine Series
01.11.2005 - January 1, 2005The Hyatt Regency Newport Hotel and the Preservation Society of Newport County...

Local Schools Benefit From Holiday Tree Decorating Contest at The Elms
01.11.2005 - January 10, 2005The fifth grade students at Cranston Calvert elementary school won the $1200 firs...

Winter Lecture Series Planned
12.27.2004 - December 27, 2004     Beginning a year-long celebration of its 60th anniversa...

Grants Awarded for Chateau-sur-Mer Restoration
12.02.2004 - December 2, 2004 Three grant programs have awarded the Preservation Society a total of $500,000...

Navy Choristers to Perform at The Breakers Saturday Night
11.17.2004 - November 17, 2004             ...

Preservation Society Supports Historic Preservation, Open Space Bonds
10.06.2004 - October 6, 2004The Board of Trustees of The Preservation Society of Newport County has endorsed t...

Green Animals Topiary Garden Welcomes New Horticulturist
09.29.2004 - September 29, 2004            The...

Donate Christmas Trees for the Newport Mansions
09.27.2004 - September 27, 2004       Planning is well underway for the Christma...

Newport Mansions Offer Late Summer Escape Special
08.20.2004 - August 20, 2004(Newport, RI)  New ticket packages and reduced prices await visitors to the...

Festive Christmas Celebrations Planned at the Newport Mansions
08.04.2004 - August 4, 2004Planning for Christmas holiday festivities is well underway at the Newport Mansions...

Big Apple Circus, Circus to Go! Performers Will Entertain at Green Animals Childrens Party
07.08.2004 -   July 7, 2004            Performers from...

New Family Tour of Vanderbilt Mansion Offers Visitors a Child's Perspective on the Gilded Age
07.01.2004 - June 30, 2004 Let your children imagine they are the richest kids in the world.  What...

2004 Flower Show Awards Announced
06.28.2004 - June 25, 2004Magnificent floral displays and creative horticulture are on display this weekend at...

Historic Paintings Return to The Elms
06.09.2004 - June 9, 2004Forty-two years after they were sold off in an auction of The Elms furnishings, four...

Newport Mansions Offer Gasoline Rebates to Visitors
05.27.2004 - May 24, 2004Purchase Tickets Now Online;  Collect Your Rebate When You Arrive(Newport,...

Preservation Society Wins Marketing Excellence Award
05.27.2004 -                 ...

Newport Flower Show Will Feature Fun Children's Programs, a New Look, and More
05.20.2004 - May 20, 2004            (Newport, RI) ...

AAM Grants Accreditation to The Preservation Society
04.22.2004 - April 21, 2004The Preservation Society of Newport County, steward of one of the finest...

Preservation Society Announces Season Events Calendar
03.30.2004 - (Newport, RI)  The Preservation of Newport County, custodian of the Newport Mansions, will h...

New Tour Offerings to Highlight 2004 Season at the Newport Mansions
03.19.2004 -             (Newport, RI)  An exclusi...

Four Newport Mansions Are Among the Most Visited Historic House Museums
03.12.2004 - March 12, 2004(Newport, RI) � Newport has more historic houses visited by more people than any ot...

The Newport Daily News Becomes Partner in Preservation
03.04.2004 - March 4, 2004     The Edward A. Sherman Publishing Company, publisher of The...

Arctic Scholar Will Sign Books at Newport Mansions Store
01.16.2004 - (Newport RI) Arctic scholar and voyager John R. Bockstoce will autograph copies of his new book,...

Newport Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary Celebration to Benefit The Preservation Society of Newport County
01.15.2004 - (Newport, RI) - The Preservation Society of Newport County today announced plans for a gala...

Newport Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary Celebration to Benefit The Preservation Society of Newport County
01.12.2004 - January 12, 2004   The Preservation Society of Newport County today announced plans for...

Preservation Society Kicks Off Newport in the Jazz Age Winter Program
01.09.2004 - January 9, 2004   The Preservation Society of Newport County launches its Newport in th...

International Tennis Hall of Fame Will Hold 50th Anniversary Event at The Breakers
01.08.2004 - January 8, 2004   The International Tennis Hall of Fame announced today that its Hall o...

Local Schools Benefit From Holiday Tree Decorating Contest at The Elms
01.08.2004 -                 (Newpo...

Hyatt Regency Newport and Preservation Society Present 2004 Newport Food and Wine Series
12.30.2003 - (Newport, RI)   Following two very successful years of hosting The Hyatt Wine School, t...

Penelope Hobhouse to Headline 9th Annual Newport Flower Show, June 25-27, 2004
12.15.2003 - December 15, 2003   The 9th annual Newport Flower Show, Flowers�The Legends and Lore, w...

Winter Programs Will Celebrate Newport in the Jazz Age
12.02.2003 - December 2, 2003Glamour�Gatsby�Jazz.   It will all come to life again this winter in...

Newport Mansions Stores Plan Holiday Gift Book Signings
11.17.2003 - (Newport, RI)  An enchanting children�s book, and a collection of classic sailboat...

Newport Mansions Plan Early Christmas Festivities
09.24.2003 - (Newport, RI)  Holiday magic arrives at the Newport Mansions two weeks earlier than usual th...

Great-Granddaughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt II to Lecture at The Breakers
09.10.2003 - (Newport, RI)  The Preservation Society of Newport County will present an illustrated lectur...

In Comedy and Song, Alva Vanderbilt�s Crusade For Women�s Rights Comes Alive at Marble House;
07.16.2003 - (Newport, RI)�Melinda and Her Sisters, a one-act musical comedy authored by two of the most uniqu...

Lecture Series Celebrates History of Jewelry Design
07.11.2003 - (Newport, RI)�The Preservation Society of Newport County and the Newport Restoration Foundation a...

Annual Green Animals Children's Party Planned
07.02.2003 - (Newport, RI)�Children and adults of all ages are invited to join the festivities at the...

Mansions Open For Exclusive Before-Hours Tours
07.01.2003 - (Newport, RI)�Visitors on tight schedules will soon be able to see three of Newport�s most elegan...

2003 Newport Flower Show Awards Announced
06.27.2003 - Magnificent floral displays and creative horticulture were on display June 27-29 at the 8th annua...

Newport Flower Show Will Contribute Raffle Proceeds to "Save Third Beach" Campaign
06.25.2003 - (Newport, RI)�The Preservation Society of Newport County will donate all of the proceeds from its...

Nationally-Acclaimed Lecturers Will Highlight Newport Flower Show, June 28-29, 2003
05.15.2003 - (Newport, RI)�Author and floral designer David Stark, and photographer and landscape design...

Preservation Society Honored by State Tourism Award
05.12.2003 - (Newport, RI)�The Preservation Society of Newport County is honored to be named the recipient of ...

18 Local Attractions Offer Free Admission for Newport County Residents on May 18
05.08.2003 - Newport County residents will enjoy free admission to 18 local attractions on Sunday, May 18, in ...

The Breakers Is Chosen As a 'Must-See' Destination by 2003 Yankee Magazine Travel Guide to New England
04.25.2003 - (Newport, RI)�The Breakers, the Gilded Age villa of one of America�s wealthiest families, is...

Newport Mansions Store to Host Booksignings in May
04.24.2003 - Newport artist Richard Grosvenor and Cape Cod photographer Jon Vaughan will sign copies of their...

Preservation Society Schedules Auditions for Alva Vanderbilt Musical Comedy
04.23.2003 - The Preservation Society of Newport County will hold auditions for actors and singers to perform ...

Newport Mansions Store to Host Booksigning by Local Author
04.09.2003 - Newport writer Janet Alexander Pell will sign copies of her new book, Quotes For Coping, on...

Exotic Evening Wear on Display at Rosecliff for 2003 Season
04.03.2003 - (Newport, RI)�Exotic Evenings: Eastern Influence on Western Dress is the theme of the 2003 costum...

Newport Mansions Ready For Season Opening
03.28.2003 - (Newport, RI)�The Preservation Society of Newport County will begin daily operation of its five...

Preservation Society Newport Flower Show Exhibit Wins 5 Awards at New England Spring Flower Show
03.19.2003 - In its first year of exhibiting at the New England Spring Flower Show in Boston, the Newport Flow...

Newport Coaching Weekend Will Recall Elegance of a Bygone Age
03.12.2003 - (Newport, RI)�The weekend of August 22-24, 2003, will see the return of Coaching Weekend to Newpo...

Preservation Advice To Be Offered For Owners of Historic Homes
02.28.2003 - Owners of historic houses are invited to join Rhode Island�s preservationists for lectures, tours...

Preservation Society Acquires Desks Original To The Elms
01.30.2003 - (Newport, RI)�Forty years after the furnishings of one of Newport�s most famous Gilded Age mansio...

Rosecliff to Host 8th Annual Newport Flower Show, June 27-29
01.16.2003 - (Newport, RI)�The 8th annual Newport Flower Show will be Taking Root and Branching Out at Rosecli...

Historic Restoration of The Breakers Roof Completed
01.08.2003 - (Newport, RI)�A nearly year-long restoration project aimed at preserving one of America�s most...

Local Schools Benefit From Holiday Tree Decorating Contest At the Newport Mansions
01.06.2003 - (Newport, RI)�The fourth grade students at Cranston Calvert elementary school walked off with the...

2002 Newport Flower Show Awards Announced
06.28.2002 - Magnificent floral displays and creative horticulture are on display this weekend at the seventh...

Tenth Annual Newport Symposium To Celebrate Artistic Heritage of Great Houses
03.13.2002 - The artistic heritage of great houses from the Renaissance through the 20th century will be the...

Fashion Exhibit Will Commemorate Rosecliff Centennial
02.15.2002 - The 2002 centennial celebration of Rosecliff, the Gilded Age mansion built by Nevada silver heire...

Preservation Society Officials Will Speak at Conference on Historic Restoration
02.07.2002 - Preservation Society of Newport County CEO Trudy Coxe and Properties Director Curt Genga will be...

13th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Will Help Mark Rosecliff Centennial
02.06.2002 - The Gilded Age elegance of Rosecliff on Bellevue Avenue will once again provide the backdrop for ...

Lecture and Workshop Series Offers Preservation Advice For Historic Homeowners
02.05.2002 - Owners of historic houses will get expert advice about preserving and restoring their properties�...

Preservation Society Awards Prizes to Winning Schools in Christmas Tree Decorating Contest
01.16.2002 - The kindergarten and first grade students at St. Michael�s Country Day School were awarded the $5...

Seventh Annual Newport Flower Show Will Celebrate American Gardening
01.09.2002 - The Newport Flower Show will return to the elegant reception rooms and sweeping oceanfront lawn o...