Behind the Walls: The Vernon House

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

Telling Stories: Guided Tours, Vernon House
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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.

Know before you go: The first floor of this tour is accessible by wheelchair, but most of this tour includes spaces that are not currently wheelchair accessible.

Tickets are limited! Reserve yours here

About Telling Stories: Guided Tours:
Telling Stories: Guided Tours at NRF goes deeper into the legacy of Doris Duke through the exploration of her life—including how her work preserving, restoring, and sharing Newport’s cultural heritage impacts us today. Each tour takes a closer look at the people behind the places and collections we care for.

Venue

  • The Vernon House
  • 46 Clarke Street
    Newport, RI 02840 United States
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