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 April to November.
Experience the only museum in the world specializing in 18th-century Newport furniture and related decorative arts.
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.
You’re invited virtually to Rough Point for a special jazz concert!
Listen to storybook readings in the garden and put together a themed craft to take home.
Rhode Island’s Poet Laureate, Tina Cane, brings her poetry to Rough Point for a reading from her recently published works.
Join Rough Point’s Estate Gardener for this hands-on houseplant workshop, and take home a piece of the Rough Point gardens!
Audubon Society of Rhode Island will share what they know about the beautiful birds that live all around us through hands-on activities and crafts.
Steve Brown, experienced woodworker and professor at the North Bennet Street School, leads a woodworking demonstration in the garden at Whitehorne House Museum.
Unwind and get ready for the weekend with an hour-long sunset yoga class on the grounds of Rough Point.
Roam around the house and grounds of Rough Point Museum during this special after-hours event.
Kids from 10-100 are welcome at this fun embroidery workshop outside of Whitehorne House.
An online discussion on ways in which a group of early 20th century immigrants helped create the American antique business, spurring interest in 18th-century American furniture and other material culture.
In July, the crew of the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry visits to demonstrate the surprising connections between ships and windmills.
An online discussion on finding inspiration and excitement in recreating the forms and styles of 18th-century American furniture.
An online discussion comparing a variety of aesthetic revivals in American life.
An online discussion about the practical realities and challenges of interpreting 18th-century American life.
