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.
Tour Doris Duke’s art-filled mansion and enjoy panoramic ocean views from the extensive grounds, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Open late March to November.
Experience the only museum in the world specializing in 18th-century Newport furniture and related decorative arts. Open late May to October.
Explore 40 acres of open space, a tribute to the agrarian heritage of Aquidneck Island. The site is open daily from dawn to dusk for public enjoyment.
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.
Help us to continue a lived-in legacy by becoming a Restoration Partner today.
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Join us for a special virtual Second Sunday experience. Each month NRF joins with a non-profit partner to dig deeper into the many stories of Prescott Farm and Aquidneck Island. This month, we’ll join George Whitely, miller at Gray’s Grist Mill, for a tour of the historic 1812 Sherman Windmill, FabNewport shows us the connection between our historic windmill and modern-day wind turbines, and we’ll learn how to make weather vanes!
This program will take place on NRF’s YouTube channel and will premiere at 6:00 pm EST on Sunday, May 10. No registration necessary.
Please click the link below to join the program live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRhQnKXzuic
This video program will be available for viewing on YouTube after its completion. We hope you will consider supporting NRF’s free online educational programming by making a donation. Please click here to give today.
