Neighborhood Walk: 1776|2026

June 27 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 AM

Telling Stories: Guided Tours, Vernon House, Walking Tour
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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.

In conjunction with Revolutionary Vernon House: Commemorating America’s 250th Anniversary.

A RI250 program.

June 27, August 29

Tickets are limited. Get yours here.

Know before you go: This tour begins at 46 Clarke Street/The Vernon House and takes place rain or shine. There is a restroom available onsite. This tour includes walking over uneven sidewalks.

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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