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July 2025

Sat
19

Neighborhood Walk: Clarke Street & Historic Hill

July 19 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

The Vernon House

46 Clarke Street
Newport, RI 02840 United States

  Join us on a walking tour that explores the evolution of Newport's streetscape, and meet the generations of Newporters who lived in, worked in, and worshiped in the neighborhood.

Thu
24

SOLD OUT: Fashioning Doris Duke: Inside the Fashion Collection at Rough Point

July 24 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Step inside Doris Duke’s closets on this guided tour that explores the legacy of Doris Duke’s through the collection of 2,000+ items she left in her closets and our caretaking of this unique collection to preserve it for the future. This tour will also include collection storage and the new fashion gallery.

Sat
26

Sensory-Friendly Hour

July 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join us for sensory-friendly mornings at Rough Point Museum! These mornings are designed for people with sensory processing sensitivities and their families to visit the museum and grounds in a quieter environment before Rough Point is open to the public.
Internal sign asking visitors to "Please pick up" the 3d, scale model of the Jadeite Guanyin

Thu
31

NewportFILM At Rough Point

July 31 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

NewportFILM returns to Rough Point! Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately tells the story of the Cuounting Crows. Through interviews and 90s footage, we see how they navigated sudden fame while staying true to their art.

August 2025

Thu
07

Garden Tour of Rough Point: Caring for Doris Duke’s Legacy Garden

August 7 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Doris Duke’s legacy gardens reflect her interest in sustainable horticulture and environmental conservation. Join us on this interactive guided tour of the Formal Garden and the Kitchen Garden, a unique working educational garden that provides produce for our community partners. Learn about the history of the gardens, how NRF cares for the gardens today, and get insights into your own gardening practices.

Sat
09

Sensory-Friendly Hour

August 9 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join us for sensory-friendly mornings at Rough Point Museum! These mornings are designed for people with sensory processing sensitivities and their families to visit the museum and grounds in a quieter environment before Rough Point is open to the public.
Internal sign asking visitors to "Please pick up" the 3d, scale model of the Jadeite Guanyin

Sat
09

A Dog’s Day Out

August 9 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

It’s the dog days of summer! Join us and our community partner The Potter League for Animals for our second annual Dog’s Day Out at “Ruff” Point. We will have a photo booth for your pup to pose, treats to enjoy, and a pet-tique market to peruse.

Sat
09

Phoenix Rising: The Artistry of Calum Graham

August 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

We are excited to partner with Puddingstone Festival on an evening of music at Rough Point! Our founder Doris Duke was a supporter of the arts, as well as a musician and a dancer. We are delighted to host this evening celebrating the performing arts in her home. This concert features one of the world’s leading fingerstyle guitarists, Calum Graham. Join us for a summer evening of original music with this exceptional artist, plus a pre-concert dance performance featuring Deanna Gerde, dancer-in-residence Katie Moorhead, and a special surprise musical guest.

Sat
16

Neighborhood Walk: Clarke Street & Historic Hill

August 16 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

The Vernon House

46 Clarke Street
Newport, RI 02840 United States

  Join us on a walking tour that explores the evolution of Newport's streetscape, and meet the generations of Newporters who lived in, worked in, and worshiped in the neighborhood.

Thu
21

Furniture Inside Out: The Newport Galleries of Art, Craft, & Design

August 21 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Get a closer look at exceptional pieces of furniture from NRF’s Newport Galleries. We’ll open drawers, look behind high chests, and compare dovetail joints. Whether you are an 18th-century furniture fan—or are generally curious about craft and design—this tour will reveal the story of the many hands who helped make these intricate works of art.

Sat
23

Sensory-Friendly Hour

August 23 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join us for sensory-friendly mornings at Rough Point Museum! These mornings are designed for people with sensory processing sensitivities and their families to visit the museum and grounds in a quieter environment before Rough Point is open to the public.
Internal sign asking visitors to "Please pick up" the 3d, scale model of the Jadeite Guanyin

September 2025

Fri
05

19th Annual Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards

September 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join us to celebrate excellence and innovation in historic preservation! The annual Doris Duke Preservation Awards, a joint program of the Newport Restoration Foundation and the City of Newport, encourages excellence in historic preservation by recognizing exemplary projects that carry forward the legacy of Doris Duke and have had a significant impact on the preservation of the cultural and historic fabric of Newport, Jamestown, Middletown, and Portsmouth.

Sat
06

Sensory-Friendly Hour

September 6 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join us for sensory-friendly mornings at Rough Point Museum! These mornings are designed for people with sensory processing sensitivities and their families to visit the museum and grounds in a quieter environment before Rough Point is open to the public.
Internal sign asking visitors to "Please pick up" the 3d, scale model of the Jadeite Guanyin

Thu
11

From Olmsted to Doris Duke: The Past, Present, & Future of Rough Point’s Landscape

September 11 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join us for a guided tour of Rough Point’s coastal historic landscape. Explore the nearly 11 acres of grounds and gardens while you learn about Frederick Law Olmsted’s impact, Doris Duke’s legacy gardens, and how we are planning for the future resiliency and sustainability of the landscape in the wake of climate change.

Sat
20

Sensory-Friendly Hour

September 20 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join us for sensory-friendly mornings at Rough Point Museum! These mornings are designed for people with sensory processing sensitivities and their families to visit the museum and grounds in a quieter environment before Rough Point is open to the public.
Internal sign asking visitors to "Please pick up" the 3d, scale model of the Jadeite Guanyin

Thu
25

SOLD OUT: Fashioning Doris Duke: Inside the Fashion Collection at Rough Point

September 25 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Step inside Doris Duke’s closets on this guided tour that explores the legacy of Doris Duke’s through the collection of 2,000+ items she left in her closets and our caretaking of this unique collection to preserve it for the future. This tour will also include collection storage and the new fashion gallery.

Sat
27

The Newport Canine Couture Show

September 27 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

The Canine Couture Show returns this summer after a “paws” with a new style, but the same fun! Join us and our community partner The Potter League for Animals for a dog fashion show inspired by Doris Duke at “Ruff” Point. We will have a photo booth for your pup to pose and treats for all. There will be pet-related vendors onsite to peruse and shop.

October 2025

Sat
04

Sensory-Friendly Hour

October 4 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join us for sensory-friendly mornings at Rough Point Museum! These mornings are designed for people with sensory processing sensitivities and their families to visit the museum and grounds in a quieter environment before Rough Point is open to the public.
Internal sign asking visitors to "Please pick up" the 3d, scale model of the Jadeite Guanyin

Tue
14

Behind the Walls: Restoring Rough Point & Doris Duke’s Preservation Legacy

October 14 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

This tour will give you a look inside the ongoing restoration project at Rough Point—including spaces like the East Wing that are currently not open to the public. Learn about NRF’s preservation plan for Doris Duke’s 130+ year-old Newport home and how this work is part of our greater stewardship of the more than 80 historic sites in our care.

Sat
18

Sensory-Friendly Hour

October 18 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join us for sensory-friendly mornings at Rough Point Museum! These mornings are designed for people with sensory processing sensitivities and their families to visit the museum and grounds in a quieter environment before Rough Point is open to the public.
Internal sign asking visitors to "Please pick up" the 3d, scale model of the Jadeite Guanyin

November 2025

Sat
01

Sensory-Friendly Hour

November 1 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join us for sensory-friendly mornings at Rough Point Museum! These mornings are designed for people with sensory processing sensitivities and their families to visit the museum and grounds in a quieter environment before Rough Point is open to the public.
Internal sign asking visitors to "Please pick up" the 3d, scale model of the Jadeite Guanyin

Sat
15

Sensory-Friendly Hour

November 15 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join us for sensory-friendly mornings at Rough Point Museum! These mornings are designed for people with sensory processing sensitivities and their families to visit the museum and grounds in a quieter environment before Rough Point is open to the public.
Internal sign asking visitors to "Please pick up" the 3d, scale model of the Jadeite Guanyin

Thu
20

Beyond Fortune: Doris Duke’s Legacy of Philanthropy

November 20 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Doris Duke was a woman who cared deeply about bettering the world through environmental stewardship, medical research, the restoration of historic sites, and the preservation of intangible cultural heritage. Join us on a tour of Rough Point that explores Doris Duke’s philanthropic interests and the lasting impact of this philanthropy on Newport and beyond.

Sat
29

Sensory-Friendly Hour

November 29 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join us for sensory-friendly mornings at Rough Point Museum! These mornings are designed for people with sensory processing sensitivities and their families to visit the museum and grounds in a quieter environment before Rough Point is open to the public.
Internal sign asking visitors to "Please pick up" the 3d, scale model of the Jadeite Guanyin

December 2025

Thu
04

A Rough Point Holiday: Caretaking at Rough Point Past & Present

December 4 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

This special holiday-themed tour features the decked halls of Rough Point. Explore Rough Point at its merriest, while learning about the people who helped care for Rough Point year-round and how we care for the objects and the building today.

Thu
11

A Rough Point Holiday: Caretaking at Rough Point Past & Present

December 11 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

This special holiday-themed tour features the decked halls of Rough Point. Explore Rough Point at its merriest, while learning about the people who helped care for Rough Point year-round and how we care for the objects and the building today.

Sat
13

Sensory-Friendly Hour

December 13 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join us for sensory-friendly mornings at Rough Point Museum! These mornings are designed for people with sensory processing sensitivities and their families to visit the museum and grounds in a quieter environment before Rough Point is open to the public.
Internal sign asking visitors to "Please pick up" the 3d, scale model of the Jadeite Guanyin

Sat
27

Sensory-Friendly Hour

December 27 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join us for sensory-friendly mornings at Rough Point Museum! These mornings are designed for people with sensory processing sensitivities and their families to visit the museum and grounds in a quieter environment before Rough Point is open to the public.
Internal sign asking visitors to "Please pick up" the 3d, scale model of the Jadeite Guanyin