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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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Fans of HBO’s “The Gilded Age” will love this guide-led tour of locations in the Newport Mansions where the Emmy-winning series was filmed. Your guide will share stories about the real-life people who lived in the mansions and inspired many of the characters in the show. And you’ll get the inside scoop on what it takes to host a major television production!
You’ll visit Marble House to see the Dining Room where Bertha Russell hosted a dinner for the Duke of Buckingham; Mr. Russell’s bedroom; the grand bedroom that was the inspiration for Bertha’s room; and the kitchen, which appeared as Mrs. Astor’s kitchen in her Newport home.
Then it’s on to The Breakers to see the Billiard Room, where Mr. Russell conducted ruthless business dealings, and the Music Room, which represents the Russells’ ballroom where guests danced during Gladys’ debutante ball and Bertha had her first social triumph.
During your stop at Chateau-sur-Mer, you’ll see the distinctive Stair Hall with its “Tree of Life” mural; the Dining Room and Ballroom used for Mrs. Fish’s doll tea party; and several bedrooms that appear in the van Rhijn and Morris households. The exterior of Chateau-sur-Mer also appeared as Mrs. Astor’s cottage.
Finally, you’ll visit The Elms, which does double duty as the Russell family’s Newport cottage as well as places in their New York mansion including Gladys Russell’s bedroom and the kitchen where the household staff works and gossips.
The Elms back lawn, Season 2/Episode 1 (Photograph by Barbara Nitke/HBO)
The Elms Kitchen, Season 1/Episode 7 (Photograph by Alison Cohen Rosa/HBO)
The Elms first-floor Gallery, Season 2/Episode 2 (Photograph by Barbara Nitke/HBO)
The Elms Ballroom, Season 2/Episode 5 (Photograph by Barbara Nitke/HBO)
Marble House Dining Room, Season 2/Episode 5 (Photograph by Barbara Nitke/HBO)
Chateau-sur-Mer, George Wetmore's bedroom, Season 1/Episode 3 (Photograph by Alison Cohen Rosa/HBO)
Chateau-sur-Mer, Stair Hall, Season 1/Episode 1 (Preservation Society photograph)
The Breakers Music Room, Season 1/Episode 9 (Photograph by Alison Cohen Rosa/HBO)
The Breakers Billiard Room, Season 1/Episode 2 (Preservation Society photograph)
“Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes chose the Newport Mansions to provide authentic scenery for his historical drama “The Gilded Age.” Explore the backstories behind each episode with our Deep Dive into the Show.
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.
The Preservation Society of Newport County is getting into the Spirit of 2026 with an insightful exhibition, theatrical performances bringing Newport’s Revolutionary history to life, programs for children and a series of lectures by leading voices in the field of American history and arts.
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. Exhibition is included with admission to Rosecliff.
Learn about our latest exhibition, “Revolution Reimagined: Evolving Stories from Newport’s Past,” with a guided tour led by one of the primary collaborators on the exhibition. Offered on select dates.
Stop by 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 Saturdays at Rosecliff; see event webpage for details.
Curator of Collections Dr. Nicole Williams provides an in-depth look at the inspiration behind our current exhibition.
Join Jeff Curtis, Director of Gardens & Landscapes, for a guided tree walk of Rovensky Park.
Newport County residents are invited to visit the Newport Mansions as our guests.
Three days of fun and educational seminars, tastings, dinners and the fan-favorite Sunday Brunch await you at Rosecliff! Seminar schedule and tickets now available!
Hosted by Rhum Clement & Chairman’s Reserve with presenter Ben Jones, explore how terroir, sugar cane, oak, and tropical aging shape the character of rums from Martinique and Saint Lucia. Each expression is thoughtfully paired with handcrafted chocolates from Gansett Craft Chocolate, Rhode Island's first bean-to-bar chocolate maker, creating a sensory journey that reveals the influence of place, climate, and craftsmanship in every sip and bite. Please click the seminar title or image to see more information about this event.
Discover the spirit of Saint-Estèphe through a guided tasting of two distinctive Bordeaux châteaux: Cos d’Estournel, a Second Growth, and Cos Labory, a Fifth Growth, both owned by Michel Reybier. Through a selection of wines across different vintages, explore their rich history, their philosophy, the unique terroir of Cos, and the pursuit of excellence that shapes their wines — all in a relaxed and approachable way. Please click the seminar title or image to see more information about this event.
Join Ted Satinsky, part of the Fine Wine/Joseph Phelps team at Moet Hennessey, to explore the depth and elegance of Phelps Wines, a true benchmark in California winemaking. Please click the seminar title or image to see more information about this event.
Discover the story of two people, a courageous family and a shared passion for beautiful wine. Please click the seminar title or image to see more information about this event.
More than a Champagne House, Maison Pommery embodies a pioneering vision where heritage, innovation and art meet, continuing Madame Pommery’s spirit of breaking conventions and creating new experiences around Champagne. Please click the seminar title or image to see more information about this event.
Red drinkers only permitted! This is not for the faint of heart or palate! If BIG, RICH, RARE and RED is what you crave and collect, don't miss this one-of-a-kind experience! Please click the seminar title or image to see more information about this event.
Join Chris and Nelly Saraiva, founders of Brands of Portugal, as they reimagine how you taste Portuguese wine. While Portugal is steeped in centuries of Old-World history, a bold new generation of winemakers is reshaping its future, combining deep tradition with fresh, modern vision. Please click the seminar title or image to see more information about this event.
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Join us for the RIEDEL Wine Glass Experience, an immersive wine tasting that demonstrates the remarkable impact glassware has on wine enjoyment. Includes a set of RIEDEL Veloce wine glasses, valued at $198. Please click the seminar title or image to see more information about this event.
Explore the history and vision of Connecticut's premiere craft distillery. You'll taste Litchfield's 5-Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 6-Year Double-Barreled Bourbon, and Port Cask Finished Bourbon (a Double-Platinum Winner at the ASCOT Awards) as you learn firsthand how Litchfield transforms Connecticut-Grown grains into nationally acclaimed spirits. Please click the seminar title or image to see more information about this event.
This seminar celebrates a historic milestone in California winemaking history: Tim Mondavi’s 50th consecutive vintage. This exclusive event centers around the highly anticipated release of the 2023 Continuum. Please click the seminar title or image to see more information about this event.
This seminar will explore the Gagliardo Barolo wine style and philosophy, highlighting their Classico and three spectacular Cru wines out of the seven they produce. Please click the seminar title or image to see more information about this event.
Beckstoffer Vineyards has played an integral role in the evolution of Northern California’s wine grape industry since 1970. They are dedicated solely to acquiring, farming, and preserving vineyards that produce exceptional wine grapes in Northern California’s top wine-producing areas. Wines produced from these vineyards historically on average receive scores between 90 and 100 points. Sip alongside fellow enthusiasts to uncover the vision, history, and meticulous craftsmanship that define these world-class, premium releases. Please click the seminar title or image to see more information about this event.
Embark on a captivating journey along the Pacific coastline in this exclusive tasting seminar exploring the exquisite intersection of terroir, wind and fog across three world-class wine regions. Please click the seminar title or image to see more information about this event.
Seeking wines no one else can get? You can't find these in restaurants or stores!! Quigley Wines is opening their cellar vault to give you a boutique wine experience like no other! Please click the seminar title or image to see more information about this event.
Three extraordinary terroirs. Five wines. More than two centuries of family winemaking tradition. Join Pablo Nyárády for an intimate masterclass exploring how a family winemaking legacy dating to 1820 finds expression across three remarkably different places: Napa Valley, the rugged Fort Ross-Seaview appellation of the Sonoma Coast, and the historic vineyards of Tokaj, Hungary. Please click the seminar title or image to see more information about this event.
A tour through the world’s best Sakes from Komé Collective, paired with a signature dish from James Beard Nominated & Star Chefs "Rising Star", Chef Basil Yu from Yagi Noodles, Newport RI. Please click the seminar title or image to see more information about this event.
From a career that spans living in Burgundy and selling wine in high-end auctions, to running a boutique wine shop in Manhattan, to becoming the largest female owned and run wine import company in the US, Mary Taylor has a boatload of stories to tell. Her wine label "Mary Taylor Wine" is geared to showcase wine from the perspective of ‘place.' This side-by-side tasting will be a fun and joyous learning experience. Please click the seminar title or image to see more information about this event.
Guests attending this Charcuterie Artisan presentation will learn how to build the perfect charcuterie board by mastering flavor, texture, presentation, and wine pairings. Discover how to balance ingredients and create combinations that make every bite better. Please click the seminar title or image to see more information about this event.
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a 3,000-year-old tradition from China that celebrates togetherness. We invite you to a family program celebrating this festival on the grounds of Marble House near the Chinese Tea House.
In an exclusive for our members, Director of Museum Affairs & Chief Curator Leslie Jones and ChiefConservator Patty Miller will give a wide-ranging update on the state of the Preservation Society collections.
This November, the Newport Symposium offers a series of lectures and tours examining the origins and legacy of art, architecture, landscape and design in the United States. Registration is now open.
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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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CKD Productions & Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival Culinary Director
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Sparrow Restaurant, New Milford, Connecticut
Four time “Chopped” champion, Food Network’s “Tournament of Champions,” “Guy’s Grocery Games”
Sift Bake Shop, Mix, ATY Bar & Bonbons
Author, “Sift Cookbook” Best Baker in America, Food Network; Best Pastry Chef in Connecticut, Connecticut Restaurant Association; Food Network’s “Chopped Sweets” judge
