Preservation & Resiliency Tour of the Point

Preservation & Resiliency Tour of the Point

July 10th is Newport’s honorary Preservation Day.

Join us and our friends The Preservation Society of Newport County on a tour celebrating Preservation in one of the country’s most intact Revolutionary-era communities. We’ll explore historic Easton’s Point and see how the neighborhood is adapting to the increasing impacts of sea level rise and flooding events. The tour begins with a walk highlighting resiliency planning for NRF’s historic homes, many which witnessed the American Revolution, and concludes with a special behind-the-scenes look at the resiliency study of Hunter House, one of the finest examples of Georgian Colonial architecture from the mid-18th century.

While this tour is free, tickets are limited and we recommend that you register in advance here.

The tour will run at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.

Know before you go: This tour begins at the corner of Bridge and Third Streets and takes place rain or shine. This tour includes walking over uneven sidewalks.

This event is presented as a RI250 event and is presented as part of Keeping History Above Water 10th Anniversary celebrations. Learn more here

Community Resiliency Walk: Rough Point & the Cliff Walk

Community Resiliency Walk: Rough Point & the Cliff Walk

Join us and our friends Aquidneck Resilience for a free community walk! We will discuss coastal resiliency and explore the Cliff Walk and Rough Point’s historic landscape on a 1.5 mile walk.

Meet at Rough Point (680 Bellevue Ave). There is limited parking onsite, and we encourage you to walk, bike, or take the trolley to get to Rough Point.

This hike will take place on the most difficult portion of the Cliff Walk, so please wear appropriate footwear. Please consider bringing a water bottle and dressing for the weather. This 1.5 mile walk will start at Rough Point, loop out by Bailey’s beach and around to end at the Cliff Walk portion by Rough Point (where we will re-enter through the Doris Duke swim gate).

This walk is free for all, but we ask that you kindly register in advance, here