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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Neighborhood Walk: Clarke Street & Historic Hill
The Vernon House 46 Clarke Street, Newport, United StatesJoin 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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Neighborhood Walk: Clarke Street & Historic Hill
The Vernon House 46 Clarke Street, Newport, United StatesJoin 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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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.