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.
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Join us virtually at the Whitehorne House Museum for an exciting historical music performance by the Ministers of Apollo, Eliza and Erik Lichack. Erik and Eliza, using historic instruments, perform selections you may have once heard around the streets and in the homes of Newport during the 18th century, including a piece from a comic opera and a Rhode Island regiment march. The pair also introduce the importance of taking tea, and highlight the value of music and tea to the social lives of Americans during the time period.
This special virtual experience will premiere at 6:30 pm EST on Wednesday, October 7 on our YouTube channel. No registration necessary. This video program will be available for viewing on YouTube after its completion.
Click here to join the event! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqlj6W8arJ0
We hope you will consider supporting NRF’s free online educational programming by making a donation. Please visit www.newportrestoration.org/support-programs to give today.
