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.
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 here.
