NRF promotes and invests in the architectural heritage of the Newport community, the traditional building trades, and Doris Duke’s fine and decorative arts collections, for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of all.
As a leader in the preservation of early American architecture, NRF supports research and education in areas directly related to its collections and issues of critical concern to the field of historic preservation.
Visit Doris Duke’s art-filled mansion and enjoy panoramic ocean views from the extensive grounds. Open late March to November.
The Vernon House is a site for expansive story-telling, contemporary dialogue, and preservation trades skill-building.
Newport Restoration Foundation holds one of the largest collections of period architecture owned by a single organization anywhere in the United States.
Celebrate excellence in historic preservation efforts within the City of Newport, Rhode Island.
Live amidst history by renting one of our many historic properties.
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Have you lived in Newport your whole life and always wondered what went on at Doris Duke’s place? Now’s your chance! Residents of Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth, Jamestown, Tiverton, and Little Compton are invited to roam around Rough Point and enjoy one of the best views in Newport.
Whitehorne House Museum will also be open free to Newport County residents 10:00 am – 4:00 pm through the weekend.
Saturday Schedule of Activities:
Rough Point
All day: Lawn activities/croquet on the lawn, treasure hunts
11:00 am: Garden Tour (meet by the camels)
11:30 am: Gallery Talk, A Real Housewife of Renaissance France (meet in the Great Hall)
1:30 pm: Gallery Talk, Patriot, Spy, Correspondent: Doris, a member of the Greatest Generation (meet in the Great Hall)
2:00 pm: Garden Tour (meet by the camels)
3:30 pm: Gallery Talk, The Grandeur and the Grit: Rough Point’s Music Room Past and Present (meet in the Great Hall)
Whitehorne House Museum
All day: family-friendly activities (design your own chair, Legos, closer-looks at objects—see inside of drawers, etc.)
11:00 am: Guided Tour
2:00 pm: Guided Tour
Also enter our raffles to win prizes at both locations!
Sunday Schedule of Activities:
11:30 am: Gallery Talk, Doris Duke’s Personal Collection Style (meet in the Great Hall)
1:30 pm: Gallery Talk, The Mother of All Pearls: Highlights of Doris Duke’s Bedroom (meet in the Great Hall)
All day: Family-friendly activities (design your own chair, Legos, closer-looks at objects—see inside of drawers, etc.)
