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August 2026

Sat
29

Neighborhood Walk: 1776|2026

August 29 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

The Vernon House

46 Clarke Street
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Many of the houses in Historic Hill were witnesses to the American Revolution. Take a walk through this neighborhood and discover the stories of the people who lived here, learn about the house's historic restorations on the eve of the Bicentennial, and find out how NRF continues to care for these important sites today.

September 2026

Thu
03

Behind the Walls: The Vernon House

September 3 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Vernon House

46 Clarke Street
Newport, RI 02840 United States

This tour will give you a look inside rooms and spaces not currently open to the public at Vernon House, including the third floor and the cellar. Learn about NRF’s preservation plan for this 300+ year-old home and discover more about the complex layers of the house—from the architectural to the stories of the people who helped form our nation.
People viewing an interior wall mural

Fri
11

20th Annual Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards

September 11 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join us to celebrate excellence and innovation in historic preservation! The annual Doris Duke Preservation Awards, a joint program of the Newport Restoration Foundation and the City of Newport, encourages excellence in historic preservation by recognizing exemplary projects that carry forward the legacy of Doris Duke and have had a significant impact on the preservation of the cultural and historic fabric of Newport, Jamestown, Middletown, and Portsmouth.

Tue
15

Needlepoint Night

September 15 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join Lycette Designs and Newport Restoration Foundation for a hands-on evening of stitching set against spectacular ocean views.   All levels welcome, no experience required. The custom canvas, floss, needle, snaps, and canvas carrying bag are included, and we’ll provide light refreshments and guidance.  

Thu
17

Fashioning Doris Duke: Inside the Fashion Collection with Jill Palese

September 17 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

With fashion designer and artist Jill Palese. Step inside Doris Duke’s closets on this guided tour that explores the legacy of Doris Duke’s through the collection of 2,000+ items she left in her closets and our caretaking of this unique collection to preserve it for the future. This tour will also include collection storage and the new fashion exhibition, Fashioning Resiliency.

Sat
26

Neighborhood Walk: From Revolution to Resiliency

September 26 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

The Vernon House

46 Clarke Street
Newport, RI 02840 United States

The success of Newport has always been dependent on the sea and the people who live here have a deep connection to the water. The Point neighborhood evolved from the colonial era to what it is today in response to major economic, political, cultural, and environmental shifts. This tour will reflect on how this neighborhood has adapted—and continues to adapt to— the increasing effects of climate change. We will also commemorate the stories of the many generations of Newporters who lived here.

October 2026

Thu
15

Keeping Rough Point Above Water: Restoring Rough Point & Doris Duke’s Preservation Legacy

October 15 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

This tour will give you a look inside the ongoing restoration project at Rough Point—including spaces like the East Wing that are currently not open to the public. Learn about NRF’s preservation plan for Doris Duke’s 130+ year-old Newport home and how this work is part of our greater stewardship of the more than 80 historic sites in our care.

Wed
21

Keeping History Above Water: Looking Back, Moving Forward

October 21 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Bazarsky Lecture Hall

36 Ochre Point Ave
Newport, 02840 United States

Keeping History Above Water returns to Newport! Join us for a symposium exploring a decade of successes and lessons learned, cultivating a community of practitioners, and inspiring action for pragmatic solutions for cultural heritage resiliency in the wake of climate change.

November 2026

Thu
19

Beyond Fortune: Doris Duke’s Legacy of Philanthropy

November 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

This tour will give you a look inside the ongoing restoration project at Rough Point—including spaces like the East Wing that are currently not open to the public. Learn about NRF’s preservation plan for Doris Duke’s 130+ year-old Newport home and how this work is part of our greater stewardship of the more than 80 historic sites in our care.