Neighborhood Walk: Clarke Street & Historic Hill
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.
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The Vernon House 46 Clarke Street, Newport, United States
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Behind the Walls: The Vernon House
The Vernon House 46 Clarke Street, Newport, United States*SOLD OUT* 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.
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Neighborhood Walk: 1776|2026
The Vernon House 46 Clarke Street, Newport, United StatesMany of the houses in Historic Hill were witnesses to the American Revolution.
Take 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.
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Independence Week: Neighborhood Treasure Hunt
The Vernon House 46 Clarke Street, Newport, United StatesJoin us for Children & Family Day on Monday, July 6th at Vernon House (46 Clarke Street). We'll share an interactive treasure hunt that will take you throughout the neighborhood to learn more about the history of NRF's houses and NRF's work preserving them today. This is a drop-in activity between 10:00 am and 1:00pm.
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Neighborhood Walk: From Revolution to Resiliency
Bridge & Third Street 53 Bridge Street, Newport, RI, United StatesThe 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 here.
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Neighborhood Walk: 1776|2026
The Vernon House 46 Clarke Street, Newport, United StatesSOLD OUT Many of the houses in Historic Hill were witnesses to the American Revolution.
Take 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.
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Behind the Walls: The Vernon House
The Vernon House 46 Clarke Street, Newport, United StatesThis 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.
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Neighborhood Walk: From Revolution to Resiliency
Bridge & Third Street 53 Bridge Street, Newport, RI, United StatesThe 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 here.
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Sewing Circles with Bob Dilworth
The Vernon House 46 Clarke Street, Newport, United StatesJoin artist Bob Dilworth in assembling a community textile dedicated to Cato Vernon. Using fabric printed with photos created by Lead Artist Dominique Sindayiganza that trace Cato’s footsteps, the piece will develop throughout the 7-week residency with Bob leading workshops on four Saturdays in October.
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Was Freedom Sweet? The Travels of Arthur Bowler, Black Loyalist: a Book Talk with Jane Lancaster
The Vernon House 46 Clarke Street, Newport, United StatesThis book talk from author and historian Jan Lancaster will share the story of Arthur Bowler, an enslaved African, who lived in the house later called the Vernon House for at least a decade — before Cato Vernon’s time. She’ll discuss the clues available about his life in Newport, and his subsequent life in Portsmouth, New York, Nova Scotia and Sierra Leone. As a so-called Black Loyalist his life followed a very different trajectory from that of Cato Vernon.
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Artist Talk with Lois Harada
The Vernon House 46 Clarke Street, Newport, United StatesJoin Lois Harada for an artist talk about her practice, recent projects and her work on encouraging a name change for the RI holiday Victory Day.
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Sewing Circles with Bob Dilworth
The Vernon House 46 Clarke Street, Newport, United StatesJoin artist Bob Dilworth in assembling a community textile dedicated to Cato Vernon. Using fabric printed with photos created by Lead Artist Dominique Sindayiganza that trace Cato’s footsteps, the piece will develop throughout the 7-week residency with Bob leading workshops on four Saturdays in October.