Historic Buildings, Ships, Sites, Mansions & Museums
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The Preservation Society of Newport County
PSNC.org
Newport Mansion Tours
www.NewportMansions.org
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Tours,Museum,History & Preservation,Accessible Sites
The Preservation Society of Newport County, Rhode Island's largest cultural organization, preserves and protects the best of Newport County's architectural heritage. Its 11 historic properties and landscapes - five of which are National Historic Landmarks - form a complete essay of American historical development from the Colonial era through the Gilded Age.
424 Bellevue Avenue, 401 847 1000, info@NewportMansions.org
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Edward King House
Edward King House. 35 King Street. Newport, Rhode Island 02840. Map This Location. Phone: 401-846-7426. Web Site: http://www.edwardkinghouse.com. Designed by Richard Upjohn for Edward King, the mansion is
built in 1845, is one of the finest and few examples of an Italian Villa built in America.
o (401) 846-7426
o - 35 King St, Newport
o - Directions
""The Edward King House, built in 1845, is one of the finest and few examples of an Italian Villa built in America. In 1845, Mr. Edward King, returning from a successful venture in China, commissioned Richard Upjohn to build a house of the Italian Villa style. The biggest and best house in town in its time, it is now a Historic National Landmark. The King family moved into it in 1846. Edward King began to buy large tracts of land in Newport and in 1860 was the largest landowner in Newport. He helped to lay out the Ocean Drive and deeded Harrison Ave and the King Park area to the city of Newport for $1.00.In 1849 he married Mary Augusta Leroy. At Edward King's death in 1875, George Gordon King, the eldest of seven children, inherited the Edward King House, which he gave to "the people of Newport" as a Christmas gift in 1912. The house was used as a library and the grounds as a park,
it is currently used for the Newport Senior Citizen's Center.""
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Newport Art Museum and Art School
www.NewportArtMuseum.com
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Gallery, Museum tours, Painting classes,
Rhode Island Artists, Newport Artists,
gift shop.
The Newport Art Museum collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets historic and contemporary visual arts of the highest quality with an emphasis on the rich artistic heritage of Newport, the state of Rhode Island and southeastern New England.
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Tennis Hall of Fame
www.TennisFame.com
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International Tennis Hall of Fame,
photos, biographical sketches, playing records of tennis greats,
gift shop.
The International Tennis Hall of Fame is a non-profit institution dedicated to preserving the history of tennis, inspiring and encouraging junior tennis development, enshrining tennis heroes and heroines and providing a landmark for tennis enthusiasts worldwide.
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National Museum of American Illustration
www.AmericanIllustration.org
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Welcome to the National Museum of American Illustration, where artworks from the ‘Golden Age of American Illustration’ are presented in the ‘Gilded Age’ architectural frame of Vernon Court.
Visitors can appreciate the American Imagist Collection as a medley of beautiful pictures, but also as an historical overview of our unique culture. These works are our visual history, indeed they are American civilization illustrated. The original drawings and paintings in the Collection were specifically created for reproduction in books, advertisements, art prints, and periodicals. In the process, illustrators created iconic images, a mythology of our history, and a virtual catalog of bygone styles and desires. We cordially invite you to take The Grand Tour of the Museum.
Vernon Court,
492 Bellevue Avenue,
Newport Rhode Island 02840 USA
T: 401.851.8949
F: 401.851.8974
E: art@americanillustration.org
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Belcourt Castle
BelcourtCastle.com
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Historic Site,Museum,Tours
Belcourt Castle is the only Newport Mansion where the owners still live in residence and open their home for the public to enjoy the beauty of a Richard Morris Hunt masterpiece.
Open Year Round
(except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, but check our calendar of events)
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Belcourt Castle Phone: 1.401.846.0669 · Fax: 1.401.846.5345
Royal Arts Foundation: Phone: 1.401.849.1566 · Fax: 1.401. 846.5345
royalarts@aol.com, belcourt2001@aol.com, rtinney3@cox.net
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Museum of Newport History
NewportHistorical.org/museumof.htm
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The Museum of Newport History is the perfect place to begin a visit to Newport. The Museum provides the whole family with an engaging introduction to the area's rich history and the beauty of its architecture. Glimpse into the lives of the people--past and present--who have made Newport one of America's most historic cities.
The museum offers a spectacular overview that brings Newport's history to life. The Newport Historical Society uses the finest of decorative arts, artifacts of everyday life, graphics, historic photographs, and audio-visual programs to tell Newport's story. The museum contains fine ship models, brilliant paintings, exquisite colonial silver, the printing press used by James Franklin, a ball gown worn by a member of the Summer Colony, the figurehead from the yacht Aloha, and much more.
The Newport Historical Society is located at 82 Touro Street in the heart of downtown Newport. The Museum of Newport History at the Brick Market is at the foot of Washington Square where it intersects with Touro Street. The Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House and the Great Friends Meeting House are nearby.
Book Store & Gift Shop
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Redwood Library & Athenæum
www.RedwoodLibrary.org
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The Redwood Library and Athenæum is the oldest lending library in America, and the oldest library building in continuous use in the country. Founded in 1747 by forty-six proprietors upon the principle of "having nothing in view but the good of mankind," its mission continues over 250 years later.
America's first true architect, Peter Harrison, designed and oversaw the construction of the library building. Completed in 1750, it was not only the first public classical building, but also the first community library building in the Colonies.
The Redwood Library is open Tuesday - Thursday from 9:30 - 8:00 PM. On Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, we are open from 9:30 - 5:30 PM. Sundays hours are 1:00 - 5:00 PM.
50 Bellevue Avenue, Newport,
Telephone: (401) 847-0292 Fax: (401) 841-5680
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Artillery Company of Newport
www.Newportartillery.org
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The Artillery Company of Newport, chartered in 1741 by King George II of Great Britain, is today a ceremonial unit of the Rhode Island Militia, Council of Historic Military Commands. As such, the Company provides cannon salutes, color guards, and honor guards for official state and local ceremonies, as well as for privately sponsored patriotic and veterans' events.
Throughout its proud history of over 264 years, the Artillery Company has served with distinction in both war and peace, including service in the French Indian Wars, the War of the Revolution, at the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812, at the First Battle of Bull Run during the Civil War, and the Spanish-American War. Individual Members of the Company have served in each of this country's 20th and 21st Century military engagements.
In addition to its present day ceremonial activities, the Company operates a military museum in its Armory, located at 23 Clark Street Newport,RI. The Museum houses one of the country's most extensive collections of military uniforms and memorabilia.
(401) 846-8488 · Artillery Company Coming Events
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Touro Synagogue
www.tourosynagogue.org
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The oldest Synagogue in the U.S.
Tours offered.
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Naval War College Museum
www.nwc.navy.mil/museum/
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The History of the "art and science" of naval warfare, chiefly as studied at the Naval War College through the years, is the principal theme of the Naval War College Museum, which is located in Founders Hall (1820), the original site of the College (1884 - 1889) and a National Historic Landmark. In its broadest application, this encompasses theories and concepts of sea power, international and maritime law, foreign policy formulation, diplomacy, and naval operations. More specifically, the focus is naval power and professional implementation for the achievement of strategic and tactical objectives.
(Due to 9-11 the Newport Naval Station security has been substantially increased,
and public access for purposes of visiting the museum is strictly limited
to those who have military IDs and those with sponsors having picture IDs.
Hopefully,
this situation will improve.)
Naval War College Museum
686 Cushing Road
Newport, RI 02841
TEL:(401) 841-4052/1317
FAX:(401) 841-7689
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Naval War College Foundation
www.nwcfoundation.org/
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The Naval War College Foundation aids research departments through the acquisition of donated materials of historical or relevant educational
significance (gifts-in-kind). The Foundation retains the ownership of each gift-in-kind item and
places it on permanent loan to the appropriate department where it will remain for student, faculty
and guest use.
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The Secret Garden Tour - Funding Arts Education
www.secretgardentours.org/
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Many of Newport's mansions and grounds remain in private hands,
and are in a word,
private.
But twice a year, Spring and Fall,
many of them are open for public view during the Secret Garden Tour.
To date, The Secret Garden Tour has given more than $1 million to Aquidneck Island students in public schools for art, music, theater and other cultural enrichment.
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Doll Museum
www.DollMuseum.com
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Features sales of antique and modern porcelain, cloth, and bisque dolls and toys including Lizzie High, Polynesian Cabbage Patch, Madame Alexander, and Helen Kish.
Offers doll repair and appraisal Services.
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Linden Place Museum
www.LindenPlace.org
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500 Hope Street
Bristol RI 02809
401-253-0390
RI Salutes: 10% off admisison and 10% store discount
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Blithewold
www.blithewold.org
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Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum is a beautifully
landscaped historic public garden situated on Bristol Harbor with sweeping views
overlooking Narragansett Bay. A forty-five room mansion, trees, lawns,
flowers, gardens, and the sea combine to produce an aesthetic experience that is
exciting and refreshing.
It is the mission of
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum to preserve New England's finest
garden estate through excellence in horticulture and historic preservation,
and by our example to teach and inspire others.
101 Ferry Road (Rt. 114)
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809
(401) 253-2707
FAX: (401) 253-0412
E-mail: info@blithewold.org
Blithewold Events
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South County Museum
www.SouthCountyMuseum.org
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The mission of the South County Museum is to inspire wonder
and a better understanding of the agricultural and rural village life
in coastal Rhode Island before the emergence of suburban communities.
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Museum of Yachting
www.MuseumOfYachting.org
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a private not-for-profit (501c3) organization dedicated to preserving the culture of yachting by fostering education and enjoyment of its history through the presentation of vessels, artifacts, literature, events and regattas. The Museum explores the many ways in which yachting demonstrates human achievement in the arts, technology and design. Our educational programs offer opportunities for sailors, non-sailors, adults and children alike.
Fort Adams State Park, Newport Rhode Island USA 401/847-1018
10AM-5PM Daily- May 14-October 31, 2005
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Herreshoff Marine Museum
www.Herreshoff.org
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The Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol, Rhode Island provides an outstanding experience of education, fun and inspiration relating to the best of the sport of sailing.
Visitors are awed by the Museum's collection of 60 original Herreshoff boats, steam engines, artifacts and brilliant photographs depicting America's greatest designer and builder during "The Golden Age of Yachting."
One Burnside Street, Bristol, RI 02809 USA
Tel: 401-253-5000 Fax: 401-253-6222
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USS Saratoga Museum Foundation
SaratogaMuseum.org
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The Saratoga is at this time still the property of the US Navy, and is not yet open to the public. We have recently taken a major step forward in our efforts to bring the vision of the Air, Land & Sea Heritage and Technology Park to reality with the acquisition of a former adversary - the ex-Soviet cruise missile submarine Juliett 484, which is now open to the public.
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We have secured a $1 million pledge through The Galkin Foundation, a local foundation created to support causes that offer significant benefit to the community. The gift from this Rhode Island-based family foundation, a combination of cash, bequest and personal property, is by far the largest contribution made to date to support our efforts.
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Juliett 484 Russian Sub Museum
www.juliett484.org/juliett/
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The ex-Soviet cruise missile submarine Juliett 484 is now open to the public.
Collier Point Park in Providence.
Summer Schedule: The submarine is open seven days a week, from 10 AM to 6 PM. This unique vessel - the only Russian cruise missile submarine on display in North America.
Visitors must demonstrate their ability to pass through a mock submarine door near the ticketing area. This vessel is not suitable for infants and toddlers; children under 6 are not allowed and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
russiansubmuseum@verizon.net
401-521-3600
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Battleship Cove
www.BattleshipCove.org
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The world's largest historic naval ship exhibit
One of the most ambitious oral history programs in the country, the Veterans' Voices Oral History Project at Battleship Cove collects and preserves the life experiences of veterans as a growing, living record of American culture.
Home to the largest veterans' oral history archives in the Commonwealth, and one of the largest in New England.
Five Water Street
Fall River
Massachusetts
(508) 678-1100
Fax: (508) 674-5597
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The International Yacht Restoration School
iyrs.com
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Training, Instruction,History & Preservation,Marine Museum
449 Thames Street
Newport
Rhode Island
401.848.5777
Fax: 401.842.0669
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Newport Mansions Review
NewportMansionsReview.com/
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Visitor reviews,
comments and ratings about many of the Newport Mansions.
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