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.
Visit Doris Duke’s art-filled mansion and enjoy panoramic ocean views from the extensive grounds. Open late March to November.
The Vernon House is a site for expansive story-telling, contemporary dialogue, and preservation trades skill-building.
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.
Living in a historic home, or thinking about living in one some day? Our preservation team at NRF is here to share their knowledge and expertise on everything from historic paint colors to researching the history of your own home.
Keeping History Above Water
Newport Historical Society
Preservation Society of Newport County
Redwood Library
Preserve Rhode Island
Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission
Rhode Island Historical Society
Rhode Island Land Trust Council
Roger Williams University/Architecture & Historic Preservation Program
Salve Regina University/Cultural & Historic Preservation Program
Historic New England
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
National Preservation Institute (NPI)
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Preservation Action
National Park Service (NPS):
Cultural Resource Program
Heritage Preservation Services
National Historic Landmark Program
National Register of Historic Places
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards
Technical Preservation Services
Tax Incentives
Barn Again
National Barn Alliance
Partners for Sacred Places
Advisory Council for Historic Preservation
GrowSmart RI
Preservation Green Lab
US Environmental Protection Agency
US Green Building Council