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History of Newport and the Mansions
Founded in 1639, Newport was an important port city, a center of the slave trade, a fashionable resort and the summer home of the Gilded Age rich.
What was the Gilded Age?
The Gilded Age was a period of unprecedented change in America. Fortunes were spent on luxuries such as the lavish "summer cottages" of Newport.
Deep Dive into the Show
Learn about the people, places and events depicted in Julian Fellowes' popular historical drama series.
“Inside the Newport Mansions” Gilded Age Conversations
Noted historians and authors share their insights into all aspects of Gilded Age America in this monthly series of interviews with the Preservation Society.
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Moderated by journalist Brian Scott-Smith of WSHU
Cynthia Nixon is an Emmy, Tony and Grammy award‑winning actress. She is best known for her roles as Ada Brook (later Forte) in “The Gilded Age” (2022-present) and Miranda Hobbes in “Sex and the City“ (1998-2004) as well as “And Just Like That …” (2021-2025). She is also celebrated for her acclaimed stage and film performances, including her portrayal of Emily Dickinson in “A Quiet Passion“ (2016) and her Broadway debut in “The Philadelphia Story“ (1980) at the age of 14.
In conversation, Nixon will discuss her portrayal of the compassionate Ada in HBO’s “The Gilded Age.” With the hit series currently filming its fourth season in Newport, the discussion will reflect highlights of Nixon’s role as Ada, the arc of the series, and her celebrated career of acting, directing and producing.
“An Evening with Cynthia Nixon” will be moderated by Brian Scott-Smith, an award-winning journalist and host of “Morning Edition” on WSHU in Connecticut.
Reserved Seats in the Great Hall, $200 per person: As the conversation begins, you will take your assigned seat in the front half of the Great Hall for an unforgettable evening.
General Seating in the Great Hall, $150 per person: As the conversation begins, you will find a seat in the general admission section in the back half of the Great Hall for an unforgettable evening.
Cynthia Nixon in her role as Ada Brook Season 2/Episode 5 of The Gilded Age (Photos above courtesy HBO)
Cynthia Nixon in her role as Miranda Hobbes Season 2/Episode 3 of And Just Like That...
Cynthia Nixon & Blake Ritson Season 2/Episode 5 of The Gilded Age (Photos above courtesy HBO)
Cynthia Nixon Season 3/Episode 12 of And Just Like That...
Cynthia Nixon & Louisa Jacobson Season 1/Episode 9 of The Gilded Age (Photo by Alison Cohen Rose/HBO)
Cynthia Nixon Season 2/Episode 4 of And Just Like That...
Cynthia Nixon & David Furr Season 2/Episode 5 of The Gilded Age (Photos above courtesy HBO)
Cynthia Nixon Season 3/Episode 5 of And Just Like That...
Explore the underground systems that made this great house a marvel of technology for its time. Tour times may vary. See the event webpage for details.
For the first time in the 130-year history of The Breakers, the private third-floor family space occupied by generations of Vanderbilts is open for public tours. Tour times may vary. See the event webpage for details.
See and hear how the other half lived. This tour will highlight the stories of some of the men and women who worked to service the social whirl of Newport during the Gilded Age. Tour times may vary. See the event webpage for details.
“Full Circle” revisits Newport's groundbreaking 1974 outdoor sculpture exhibition "Monumenta" through the work of Richard Fleischner, one of the last living participating artists, and his contemporaries.
Learn about our latest exhibition spotlighting Richard Fleischner’s work with a guided tour led by one of the primary collaborators on the exhibition. Offered on select dates.
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Stop by Rosecliff and get creative—all ages and ability levels welcome. Learn a little piece of history and try your hand at being creative. Offered on select dates; see event webpage for details.
This program will guide you through designing a gorgeous paper peony bloom to fit perfectly into your home or be given as a gift.
Learn how conservation brings history into sharper focus, and discover how our conservation team brings the stories of these remarkable objects to life and ensures they are shared with new generations.
Join us for special silhouette portrait sessions, honoring a traditional art form that flourished in the late 18th and early 19th centuries — at the very moment the United States was taking shape.
Save the date for our annual Young Patron event!
Fans of HBO’s "The Gilded Age" will love this guide-led tour of locations in four of the Newport Mansions where Julian Fellowes' historical drama series was filmed. Offered Tuesdays and Fridays only.
"Pearls of Newport" is the perfect theme for the 30th anniversary Newport Flower Show, celebrating the city's coastal identity and maritime history. Tickets now on sale.
Three days of fun and educational seminars, tastings, dinners and the fan-favorite Sunday Brunch await you at Rosecliff! Tickets available in early July 2026
Founded in 1993, the Newport Symposium has been an annual convening of fine and decorative arts experts and enthusiasts from across the country and the world. Attendees listen to stimulating lectures, experience behind-the-scenes study opportunities and gather together to network and discuss the future of our history.
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Parking is free onsite at all properties except for Hunter House and The Breakers Stable & Carriage House, where street parking is available.
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