Keeping History Above Water
Celebrating 10 years of advocacy, resources, and resiliency.
Save the date. 2026 will be a year-long celebration of Keeping History Above Water centered where it started—in Newport, RI. We are planning community workshops, walking tours, art installations, special exhibitions, a symposium, and more! Stay tuned for more announcements about this year of celebration.
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What’s On: Programs, Exhibitions, & Events
Keeping Rough Point Above Water: 130+ Years of Resiliency in a Changing Climate
Opening April, 2026 at Rough Point Museum!
Featuring contemporary fashion designer Jill Palese, this exhibition places fashion front-and-center in the conversation about climate change, sustainability, and how we can move forward towards a more resilient future.
Learn more here.
Go behind-the-scenes at Rough Point Point and learn about Restoring Rough Point, a comprehensive preservation campaign.
Learn more here.
RISING: A Keeping History Above Water Project
This project and partnership between the Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) and artist Ava Reynolds seeks to visualize sea-level rise and storm surge across 6 properties preserved and restored by the Newport Restoration Foundation while highlighting the resilience efforts being implemented to help ensure the future of these historic sites.
On view July 1 – October 31, 2026
Weather Watchers
As part of the Keeping Rough Point Above Water exhibit, visitors can use the interactive weather station and windsock to observe wind speed, direction, and weather conditions in real time, then connect their observations to how storms, salt spray, and rain affect historic coastal buildings. Special field trips throughout the fall give students the opportunity to record data in the logbook, compare it to past storm events shown on the timeline, and discuss how climate patterns are changing.
Monitor Rough Point Weather Here
Countdown to Keeping History Above Water: Looking Back, Moving Forward
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Want to bring KHAW to your community?
NRF helps catalyze local communities to take action. We are seeking organizations and municipalities who are impacted by sea-level rise and climate-related effects, and are interested in hosting future KHAW programs.
