Operating Schedule
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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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Current Members
As a member, you can enjoy unlimited general admission to our properties and do not need tickets. Simply bring your membership card for admission.
Membership FAQs
Membership gives you free, unlimited access to regular guided and audio tours at all Newport Mansions properties.
About Us
Our mission is to protect, preserve, and present the best of Newport County's architectural heritage. Learn more about us and our work.
Wind Farm Federal Appeal: FAQs
The Preservation Society of Newport County has appealed federal agency approval of two massive wind farms off the Rhode Island coast.
Personal Photography on the Grounds
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Commercial Filming or Photography
Museum Rentals & Weddings
Host your wedding, rehearsal dinner, corporate event, or other celebration at our historic museums.
The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival partners with local fine dining establishments to offer an inspiring series of culinary events. Enjoy and learn about unique wines and other beverages from many regions of the world, all paired with multi-course meals prepared just for the occasion by some of Newport and Jamestown’s world-class chefs! Celebrate our restaurant community and reserve your table.
Reservations for these events must be made with the participating restaurants. See links and phone numbers below.
Thursday, September 18, 6 pm
41° North – The Grill 351 Thames St., Newport, RI
Join us for a special evening with Quigley Wines, named “Best Small Family Importer in the World.” Enjoy a curated five-course dinner paired with organic sustainably produced wines from family owned vineyards around the globe.
Reservations and information: (401) 846-8012 or click here
Friday, September 19, 5:30 pm 5:30 – 6:00 pm Canape Pairing 6:30 – 8:30 pm Five-Course Tasting Menu
Cara at The Chanler at Cliff Walk 117 Memorial Blvd., Newport, RI
Join us for a one-night-only culinary experience in collaboration with the Luxury Brands of Viña Concha y Toro. This immersive five-course tasting menu highlights the artistry of the culinary team alongside a curated selection of exceptional wines from Chile, Argentina and California. Each course is thoughtfully composed to reflect the character of its pairing, from the bold complexity of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon to the vibrant spirit of Mendoza Malbec and the sunlit elegance of California’s reds and whites.
Reservations and information: (401) 847-2244 or click here
Friday, September 19, 6 pm
Beech Restaurant 13 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown, RI
Perchance Wines paired with four-course menu.
Reservations and information: (401) 560-4051 or click here
One Bellevue Restaurant at The Hotel Viking 1 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
The Wine & Food Festival dinner inspired by Chef Christian Ruffasto offers a delightful celebration of culinary artistry and world-class wines showcasing innovative dishes crafted in Ruffasto’s signature style, paired with a curated selection of Quigley Fine Wines by Wine Expert Jonathan Hetz.
Reservations and information: (401) 848-4824 or click here
Saturday, September 20, 7 pm
Brenton Hotel – The Rooftop 31 America’s Cup Ave., Newport, RI
You are cordially invited to an exclusive tequila and chef-inspired tapas pairing event, proudly featuring Alma del Jaguar Tequila. Alma del Jaguar Tequila, recognized with multiple awards, is estate cultivated and distilled at NOM 1414, offering an exceptional tequila experience.
Reservations: (401) 849-3100 or click here
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.
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.
Join Jeffrey Curtis, the Preservation Society's Director of Gardens & Landscapes, to learn about the many species of trees on the grounds of Chepstow.
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Calling all intermediate and above watercolorists! Join Bill Lane, award-winning local watercolor artist, for an intermediate-level daylong workshop on plein air painting at Marble House.
Coinciding with the U.S. semiquincentennial, this guide-led tour of Arnold Burying Ground will focus on the final resting place of Governor Benedict Arnold’s family and take a close look at the colonial gravestones.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Liaquat Ahamed will speak on his new book exploring the world-changing financial collapse of 1873.
"Pearls of Newport" is the perfect theme for the 30th anniversary Newport Flower Show, celebrating the city's coastal identity and maritime history.
To mark the U.S. Semiquincentennial, "Revolution Reimagined: Evolving Stories from Newport’s Past" explores Newport’s vital role in the American Revolution through the lens of myth and memory.
The play “Loyalty or Liberty” highlights the difficult choices faced by many during the American Revolution and explores themes of freedom, honor, duty and love in times of uncertainty. Offered Tuesdays & Saturdays.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of dinner and dancing to celebrate Summer in Newport.
Grab your clubs for an unforgettable day on the greens at the Preservation Society’s Annual Golf Outing at Newport National Golf Club, a challenging links-style course with views of the Atlantic Ocean and Sakonnet Passage.
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.
Download our tour app before your visit and bring your earbuds.
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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