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SUMMARY:Musical Salon: Thatcher Harrison; Guitar Serenade
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nAn Evening of Classical Fusion and Jazz. Puddingstone Music invites audiences to an intimate summer evening at Rough Point with guitarist and composer Thatcher Harrison\, whose distinctive style blends classical technique\, fingerstyle guitar\, and jazz-inspired expression. The program will feature Gershwin’s “Love Is Here to Stay” alongside original works that showcase Harrison’s imaginative voice and genre-crossing artistry. Set in one of Newport’s most iconic historic settings\, Thatcher Harrison: Guitar Serenade at Rough Point offers a salon-style concert experience that brings listeners into close connection with the performer and the music. Harrison is known for crafting unconventional programs that move fluidly between classical\, jazz\, and contemporary influences\, creating performances that are both virtuosic and warmly personal. Puddingstone is also delighted to feature a selection of Kevin Calisto’s paintings at the August 21 Musical Salon\, where his visual work will enrich the evening’s immersive fusion of music and art. A Rhode Island artist and educator\, Calisto holds an MFA in Drawing from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and has exhibited his work extensively across New England\, most recently at the Kendall Reiss Gallery in Bristol\, Rhode Island. Following the concert\, guests are invited to a terrace reception and artist meet-and-greet\, offering the opportunity to enjoy the coastal setting at sunset and connect with the artist in an informal\, elegant atmosphere. The evening reflects Puddingstone Music’s commitment to presenting distinctive musical experiences in Newport’s historic spaces. \n  \n\nPurchase your tickets here. \n  \n\nAbout Puddingstone Festival: \nPuddingstone Festival are a group of passionate music lovers and artistic entrepreneurs\, united by a shared love for the arts. Their team brings together a rich diversity of perspectives\, with board members hailing from various professions and backgrounds. Some are local to the area (yes\, real island natives)\, others come from different parts of the country\, and their founder is from Europe—each of them contributing a unique set of skills and experiences. \nWhat unites them is the strong commitment to promoting the arts\, connecting with the community\, and supporting its growth and well-being. 
URL:https://www.newportrestoration.org/event/musical-salon-thatcher-harrison-guitar-serenade/
LOCATION:Rough Point Museum\, 680 Bellevue Avenue\, Newport\, RI\, 02840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,ROUGH POINT MUSEUM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T093000
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Walk: 1776|2026
DESCRIPTION:Many of the houses in Historic Hill were witnesses to the American Revolution. \nTake a walk through this neighborhood and discover the stories of the people who lived here\, learn about the house’s historic restorations on the eve of the Bicentennial\, and find out how NRF continues to care for these important sites today. \nIn conjunction with Revolutionary Vernon House: Commemorating America’s 250th Anniversary. \nA RI250 program. \nJune 27\, August 29 \nTickets are limited. Get yours here. \nKnow before you go: This tour begins at 46 Clarke Street/The Vernon House and takes place rain or shine. There is a restroom available onsite. This tour includes walking over uneven sidewalks. \nAbout Telling Stories: Guided Tours. \nTelling Stories: Guided Tours at NRF goes deeper into the legacy of Doris Duke through the exploration of her life—including how her work preserving\, restoring\, and sharing Newport’s cultural heritage impacts us today. Each tour takes a closer look at the people behind the places and collections we care for.
URL:https://www.newportrestoration.org/event/neighborhood-walk-17762026-2/
LOCATION:The Vernon House\, 46 Clarke Street\, Newport\, RI 02840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Telling Stories: Guided Tours,Vernon House,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T170000
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SUMMARY:Behind the Walls: The Vernon House
DESCRIPTION:This tour will give you a look inside rooms and spaces not currently open to the public at Vernon House\, including the third floor and the cellar. Learn about NRF’s preservation plan for this 300+ year-old home and discover more about the complex layers of the house—from the architectural to the stories of the people who helped form our nation. \nKnow before you go: The first floor of this tour is accessible by wheelchair\, but most of this tour includes spaces that are not currently wheelchair accessible. \nTickets are limited! Reserve yours here \nAbout Telling Stories: Guided Tours:\nTelling Stories: Guided Tours at NRF goes deeper into the legacy of Doris Duke through the exploration of her life—including how her work preserving\, restoring\, and sharing Newport’s cultural heritage impacts us today. Each tour takes a closer look at the people behind the places and collections we care for.
URL:https://www.newportrestoration.org/event/behind-the-walls-the-vernon-house/
LOCATION:The Vernon House\, 46 Clarke Street\, Newport\, RI 02840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Telling Stories: Guided Tours,Vernon House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T200000
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SUMMARY:20th Annual Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate excellence and innovation in historic preservation! \nThe 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. The 2026 President’s Award will honor Tom Perkins\, for his lifetime achievement in historic preservation. \nThis year we are honoring:\nMiramar (1912)\, Newport\, RI – Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation\nThe Sprouting Rock Beach Association Historic Clubhouse  (ca.1939)\, Newport\, RI- Award for Resiliency \nEvent details: \nThe Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards will take place at Rough Point located at 680 Bellevue Avenue in Newport. Complimentary valet parking will be available.\nDoors to Rough Point will open at 5:30 PM with the Awards ceremony beginning at 6:30 PM. Guests will enjoy cocktails\, passed and stationed foods\, both before and after the ceremony. \nSponsorship information:\nHelp sustain historic preservation in Newport County by becoming a sponsor!  Each level of sponsorship includes exclusive opportunities and perks like event tickets with VIP access\, special recognition and more.
URL:https://www.newportrestoration.org/event/20th-annual-doris-duke-historic-preservation-awards/
LOCATION:Rough Point Museum\, 680 Bellevue Avenue\, Newport\, RI\, 02840\, United States
CATEGORIES:ROUGH POINT MUSEUM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T193000
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SUMMARY:Needlepoint Night
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT\n\nFeaturing Lycette Designs.\n\nJoin Lycette Designs and Newport Restoration Foundation for a hands-on evening of stitching set against spectacular ocean views.\n\nAll levels welcome\, no experience required. The custom canvas\, thread\, needle\, snips\, and canvas carrying bag are included\, and we’ll provide light refreshments and guidance.\nThis Needlepoint Night’s custom canvas features the Whimsical Camel pattern\, in honor of Rough Point’s resident Bactrian camels\, Princess and Baby.\n\nWe’re delighted to partner with Lycette Designs on an evening celebrating handcraft. Rough Point is filled with examples of skilled needlepoint—from 17th-century stumpwork\, to 19th-century samplers\, to 20th-century embroidered clothing. Arrive early to visit the museum and special exhibitions ahead of the event.
URL:https://www.newportrestoration.org/event/needlepoint-night-4/
LOCATION:Rough Point Museum\, 680 Bellevue Avenue\, Newport\, RI\, 02840\, United States
CATEGORIES:ROUGH POINT MUSEUM,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T170000
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SUMMARY:Fashioning Doris Duke: Inside the Fashion Collection with Jill Palese
DESCRIPTION:Join contemporary fashion designer Jill Palese on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Fashioning Resiliency: Doris Duke’s Legacy of Conservation. Learn about the process of merging design\, invention\, and activism to create work that exposes the hidden costs of clothing and invites audiences to imagine a more sustainable future. \nKnow before you go: While most of this tour is accessible by wheelchair\, this tour includes spaces that are not currently wheelchair accessible. \nTickets are limited! Reserve yours here \nPresented as part of Keeping History Above Water 10th Anniversary celebrations. Learn more here \nAbout Telling Stories: Guided Tours:\nTelling Stories: Guided Tours at NRF goes deeper into the legacy of Doris Duke through the exploration of her life—including how her work preserving\, restoring\, and sharing Newport’s cultural heritage impacts us today. Each tour takes a closer look at the people behind the places and collections we care for.
URL:https://www.newportrestoration.org/event/fashioning-doris-duke-inside-the-fashion-collection-at-rough-point-6/
LOCATION:Rough Point Museum\, 680 Bellevue Avenue\, Newport\, RI\, 02840\, United States
CATEGORIES:KEEPING HISTORY ABOVE WATER,Telling Stories: Guided Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T153000
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SUMMARY:Our Heirlooms: The Role of Legacy in Textile Circularity
DESCRIPTION:Reed McLaren of The Sustainable Garment and the Newport Restoration Foundation will guide an exploration of how stewardship and legacy of our textile belongings influence the greater circular economy. Bring a beloved textile item from the wardrobe or home\, and Reed will demonstrate the tools and practices once used to preserve our belongings with her presentation The Lost Art of Garment Grooming. Participants will gain hands-on experience considering how best to care for these items and others\, as well as insight from the Doris Duke fashion collection.  \nPurchase your tickets here. Includes admission to Rough Point Museum. \n  \nAbout Reed McLaren: \nVisual artist-turned-textile enthusiast and sustainability pioneer Reed McLaren’s deep affection for natural materials led her to uncover the lost arts of garment grooming and home textile care. As The Sustainable Garment\, Reed investigates the historical tools\, techniques and considerations that allowed us to maintain and preserve our belongings when every square inch of cloth we owned was valuable. Through presentations and workshops\, she shares with others how we can reclaim this knowledge and adopt best practices that can guide us in our modern day.    \nAs a member of the recently launched National Textile Circularity Working Group through California’s Stewardship Action Foundation\, Reed is honored to problem-solve with other forward-thinking producers\, policymakers\, NGOs\, and reuse leaders across the nation in the strive towards a circular textile economy. 
URL:https://www.newportrestoration.org/event/our-heirlooms-the-role-of-legacy-in-textile-circularity/
LOCATION:Rough Point Museum\, 680 Bellevue Avenue\, Newport\, RI\, 02840\, United States
CATEGORIES:ROUGH POINT MUSEUM,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T093000
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Walk: From Revolution to Resiliency
DESCRIPTION:The success of Newport has always been dependent on the sea and the people who live here have a deep connection to the water. The Point neighborhood evolved from the colonial era to what it is today in response to major economic\, political\, cultural\, and environmental shifts. This tour will reflect on how this neighborhood has adapted—and continues to adapt to— the increasing effects of climate change. We will also commemorate the stories of the many generations of Newporters who lived in the houses that NRF cares for today. \nA RI250 program. \nJuly 25\, September 26 \nTickets are limited. Get yours here. \nKnow before you go: This tour begins at Bridge and Third Street and takes place rain or shine.  This tour includes walking over uneven sidewalks. \nAbout Telling Stories: Guided Tours. \nTelling Stories: Guided Tours at NRF goes deeper into the legacy of Doris Duke through the exploration of her life—including how her work preserving\, restoring\, and sharing Newport’s cultural heritage impacts us today. Each tour takes a closer look at the people behind the places and collections we care for.
URL:https://www.newportrestoration.org/event/neighborhood-walk-from-revolution-to-resiliency-2/
LOCATION:The Vernon House\, 46 Clarke Street\, Newport\, RI 02840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Telling Stories: Guided Tours,Vernon House,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T170000
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SUMMARY:Keeping Rough Point Above Water: Restoring Rough Point & Doris Duke's Preservation Legacy
DESCRIPTION:This month marks the 58th anniversary of the establishment of the Newport Restoration Foundation. Explore Doris Duke’s legacy of historic preservation and get a look inside Restoring Rough Point—a comprehensive preservation campaign. \nThis 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. \nKnow before you go: While most of this tour is accessible by wheelchair\, this tour includes spaces that are not currently wheelchair accessible. \nTickets are limited! Reserve yours here \nPresented as part of Keeping History Above Water 10th Anniversary celebrations. Learn more here \nAbout Telling Stories: Guided Tours:\nTelling Stories: Guided Tours at NRF goes deeper into the legacy of Doris Duke through the exploration of her life—including how her work preserving\, restoring\, and sharing Newport’s cultural heritage impacts us today. Each tour takes a closer look at the people behind the places and collections we care for.
URL:https://www.newportrestoration.org/event/keeping-rough-point-above-water-restoring-rough-point-doris-dukes-preservation-legacy-2/
LOCATION:Rough Point Museum\, 680 Bellevue Avenue\, Newport\, RI\, 02840\, United States
CATEGORIES:KEEPING HISTORY ABOVE WATER,Telling Stories: Guided Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T170000
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SUMMARY:Keeping History Above Water: Looking Back\, Moving Forward
DESCRIPTION:Keeping History Above Water returns to Newport! \nJoin us for a symposium exploring a decade of successes and lessons learned\, cultivating a community of practitioners\, and inspiring action for pragmatic solutions for cultural heritage resiliency in the wake of climate change. \nEarly bird registration now open. \nSymposium Schedule: \nWednesday\, October 21: 1pm-3pm Elevation as Craft • (Optional) Opening Reception & Keynote: 5:30pm-7:30pm \nThursday\, October 22 & Friday\, October 23: Sessions: 9:15am -3:15pm • Offsite sessions: 3:30pm \nSessions will take place at Bazarsky Lecture Hall\, 36 Ochre Court\, Newport\, RI with offsite afternoon sessions at various locations throughout Newport. \nThe keynote address and opening reception will be held on Wednesday\, October 21 at Rough Point Museum\, 680 Bellevue Avenue\, from 5:30-7:30 pm.
URL:https://www.newportrestoration.org/event/keeping-history-above-water-looking-back-moving-forward/
LOCATION:Bazarsky Lecture Hall\, 36 Ochre Point Ave\, Newport\, 02840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T170000
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SUMMARY:Beyond Fortune: Doris Duke's Legacy of Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:Doris Duke was one of the most philanthropic individuals of her time: she gave away more than $400 million dollars (in today’s dollars)\, much of it anonymously. She 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. \nKnow before you go: This tour takes place primarily indoors. Weather-dependent\, the tour will also include some time outdoors in spaces that are not wheelchair accessible.\nIncludes light refreshments. \nTickets are limited! Reserve yours here \nAbout Telling Stories: Guided Tours:\nTelling Stories: Guided Tours at NRF goes deeper into the legacy of Doris Duke through the exploration of her life—including how her work preserving\, restoring\, and sharing Newport’s cultural heritage impacts us today. Each tour takes a closer look at the people behind the places and collections we care for.
URL:https://www.newportrestoration.org/event/beyond-fortune-doris-dukes-legacy-of-philanthropy-3/
LOCATION:Rough Point Museum\, 680 Bellevue Avenue\, Newport\, RI\, 02840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Telling Stories: Guided Tours
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