Events Calendar

The Preservation Society of Newport County sponsors a full calendar of special events each year. From lectures and films, to the spectacular Newport Flower Show to the glowing holiday lights of December, the Newport Mansions are the setting for unforgettable events and thoughtful educational programs.

Schedule is subject to change.

Upcoming Events
Lecture Series: Landscape Design History-Focus on Newport, The Eden of America

Wednesdays, June 17 & 24, July 1, 8, 22 and 29
A series of Landscape Design lectures in cooperation with the Rhode Island School of Design.


Children's Party at Green Animals Topiary Garden

Tuesday, July 14, 2009   
Come and frolic among the green animals at one of the nation's oldest topiary gardens.


Lecture: Newport Villas of the Gilded Age

Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Author Michael Kathrens examines the architecture and ornament of Newport's great villas.


Booksigning: The Newport Mystery Series

Saturday, July 18
Meet mystery novelist Anne Marie Sutton at The Breakers.


Winslow Lecture: Hearst Castle

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 
Historian Victoria Kastner discusses Hearst Castle.


A Weekend of Coaching

Thursday, August 20 to Sunday, August 23, 2009      This colorful, triennial celebration of horsemanship and elegance returns to Newport.


9th Annual Golf Outing

Monday, August 24   
Golf at Newport National Golf Club followed by dinner and auction


Gilded Age Museum Roundtable

Tuesday, August 25, 2009   
The directors of America's most distinguished Gilded Age museums get together for a wide-ranging discussion.


End of Summer Members' Sale

August 28 - 30, 2009
Members enjoy great savings at the Newport Mansions Stores.


Lecture: Lost Houses of Newport

Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Learn about the lost houses of Newport from Preservation Society Curator Paul Miller.


Fall Family Festival at Green Animals

Saturday, September 19  
Join us for a fun-filled day of activities, including scarecrow building, story-telling, children's crafts and much more!


Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival

Friday, September 25 - Sunday, September 27, 2009
Don't miss a remarkable food and wine experience.


Lecture: Ocean Drive Revisited--A Re-Evaluation of its National Importance

Wednesday, October 7, 2009
A close-up look at one of the most significant picturesque landscapes in America.


Lecture: Dumfries House—The Evolution, Survival and Rescue of a Scottish Treasure House

Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Lady Cynthia Shaw Stewart gives us a look at a perfect 18th century house.


Pre-Thanksgiving Members' Sale at the Newport Mansions Stores

November 19-22, 2009
Preservation Society members enjoy 25% savings on all purchases, and special events all weekend.


Christmas at the Newport Mansions

Friday, November 20, 2009 - Sunday, January 3, 2010

Visit the Newport Mansions for the holidays!


Holiday Evenings at the Newport Mansions

Saturdays, November 28, December 5, 12, 19 and 26
Take an evening tour and enjoy live holiday music and refreshments.


Newport Mansions Stores Warehouse Sale

December 4-5, 2009
Enjoy year-end savings on selected merchandise.


Holiday Dinner Dance at The Breakers

Saturday, December 19, 2009  
Join us to celebrate the holidays!


NEWPORT MANSIONS is a registered trademark of The Preservation Society of Newport County. Our tickets should not be presented at any other mansion in Newport except The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer, Chepstow, The Elms, Green Animals Topiary Garden, Hunter House, Isaac Bell House, Kingscote, Marble House, and Rosecliff.