1776| 2026: Inside the Exhibition

1776| 2026: Inside the Exhibition

Go behind-the-scenes of 1776 | 2026: The Newport Restoration Foundation Reflects on the American Revolution. Inspired by Doris Duke’s remarkable legacy, the Newport Restoration Foundation today preserves objects, sites, and stories with connections to the American Revolution. This tour will share more about the stories behind the art, craft, and design on display—including works of furniture, architectural drawings, and fashion.

Know before you go: This tour is wheelchair accessible.

An America250 program.

Tickets are limited! Reserve yours here

About Telling Stories: Guided Tours:
Telling 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.

Furniture Inside Out: The Newport Galleries of Art, Craft, & Design

Furniture Inside Out: The Newport Galleries of Art, Craft, & Design

Get a closer look at exceptional pieces of furniture from NRF’s Newport Galleries. We’ll open drawers, look behind high chests, and compare dovetail joints. Whether you are an 18th-century furniture fan—or are generally curious about craft and design—this tour will reveal the story of the many hands who helped make these intricate works of art.

Know before you go: Rough Point is wheelchair accessible.

Includes refreshments.

Tickets are limited! Reserve yours here

About Telling Stories: Guided Tours:
Telling 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.