Learning & Programs
The NRF offers a wide variety of educational programs throughout the year, including special tours, scholarly lectures, seminars, and many hands-on activities such as Do It Yourself restoration workshops and art projects for children.
Upcoming Programs
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Gallery Night - Weatherization Tips for Old Houses
Weatherization Tips for Old Houses
Demos and Q&A with NRF's head carpenter Sean Sullivan and window restoration expert Peter Paltrineri on how to weatherize your old house. Admission is $5 for adults (children 12 and…
Friday, September 10, 2010
Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards
A joint program of the Newport Restoration Foundation and the City of Newport, the annual Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards encourage exemplary historic preservation efforts within the City of Newport, Rhode Island by recognizing and…
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Doggy Fashion Show at Rough Point
Join us for our second annual Fashion Show of Canine Couture at Rough Point. This year's fashion show will include celebrity guest Schmitty the Weather Dog, accompanied by her pal ABC News…
Friday, September 24, 2010
Doris Duke Days at The Jane Pickens Theater
Doris Duke Days is a film celebration of the many interests of Doris Duke - heiress, Newport preservationist, jazz pianist, animal lover and surfer. This three-day film showcase at the Jane Pickens…
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Coastweeks 2010: Working Waterfront Tour
Participate in Coastweeks 2010 Celebration of the coast by taking a historic walking tour of Newport's lower Thames neighborhood which follows the lives of the sailors, merchants and immigrants who once lived and worked on these very streets. …
Doris Duke Days at The Jane Pickens Theater
Doris Duke Days is a film celebration of the many interests of Doris Duke - heiress, Newport preservationist, jazz pianist, animal lover and surfer. This three-day film showcase at the Jane Pickens…
The Economical Historic Home: Energy Efficiency Workshop for the Old House Owner
How to care for your old house, protect Rhode Island's heritage, and help save the planet!
Do you love your historic home but hate the high heating bills and wasted energy? Learn how to make your old home more…
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Doris Duke Days at The Jane Pickens Theater
Doris Duke Days is a film celebration of the many interests of Doris Duke - heiress, Newport preservationist, jazz pianist, animal lover and surfer. This three-day film showcase at the Jane Pickens…
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Windmill Wednesday at Prescott Farm
Have you always wanted to see the inside of the 1812 windmill at Prescott Farm? Now is your chance! The Sherman windmill will be open for informal tours between 4:00 and 6:00 pm on the last Wednesday of the month (August - October). Come…
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Stone Wall Workshop
Learn to build and repair traditional stone walls in this hands-on experience. Join master class instructors Chris and Dan Smith for their eighth year of this active workshop. Reservations required: (401) 846-4152 or Liz@newportrestoration.org.
Coastweeks 2010: Working Waterfront Tour
Participate in Coastweeks 2010 Celebration of the coast by taking a historic walking tour of Newport's lower Thames neighborhood which follows the lives of the sailors, merchants and immigrants who once lived and worked on these very streets. …
Blacksmithing Workshop
Try your hand at blacksmithing in this participatory workshop. Join Jim Crothers, experienced master blacksmith from the South County Museum, in this hands-on, semi-private tutorial. Participants will create and take home an…
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Gallery Night: NRF Book Launch Party
Enjoy wine, view fine art, and celebrate the release of the much anticipated book Extraordinary Vision: Doris Duke and the Newport Restoration Foundation. The authors will be on hand for book signings.
For questions, call…
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Open Hearth Cooking Workshop
Join Linda Oakley, food history and hearth cooking expert from Old Sturbridge Village, in a hands-on workshop in the c.1730 Guard House. Learn about open-hearth cooking and bake oven methods using historic recipes. You will prepare and sample…
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Windmill Wednesday at Prescott Farm
Have you always wanted to see the inside of the 1812 windmill at Prescott Farm? Now is your chance! The Sherman windmill will be open for informal tours between 4:00 and 6:00 pm on the last Wednesday of the month (August - October). Come…