Formerly the home of one of America's wealthiest families, The Breakers is an architectural masterpiece and a canopy of long-standing history. Bathed in semblances of Beaux-Arts and Renaissance style, the mansion comprises a string of opulent rooms, a library, and an attic, among other things. An integral part of the Bellevue Avenue Historic District, The Breakers rests behind mighty wrought iron gates and is led by a tracery of pathways which slice through rolling, verdant lawns. These pathways, which slither along delightful gardens, are laden with a string of vibrant foliage including red maples, cedar, juniper, Japanese yews, and entrancing weeping beeches. The interiors of this mansion are adorned with effervescent chandeliers, intricately-designed capitals and myriad rooms which define sheer magnificence. Set amid a breathtaking setting of stark cliffs and clear blue waters of the sea, The Breakers tells myriad tales of the bygone glory of the Vanderbilts.
Established in the early 19th Century, Fort Adams sits at the harbor of Newport Bay. At the time of its construction, it was the largest of its kind in the United States, envisioned by the U.S. Navy as one of the key features of the defenses set up to safeguard the Narragansett Bay Area. Previously a US Navy and US Army base, the site was later acquired by the government in 1965 and revamped to be used as a state park. The aerial view of the park reveals a stone-enclosed fortress with a prominent bulwark facing the Narragansett Bay. Providing stunning views of the bay, the park now functions as a recreational spot offering facilities for family outings, picnics and various water sports. The highly-acclaimed Newport Jazz and Newport Folk Festivals are held here each year, and have featured performances by the likes of Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone.
The Elms was built in 1901 as the "summer cottage" of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Julius Berwind and eventually became known as another summer residence for the burgeoning population of the nouveaux riches at the turn of 20th Century. Modeled after the mid 18th-century château d'Asnieres outside Paris, The Elms showcases the Berwind's collections of art and ceramics. Now a historic landmark, you can learn its history and appreciate turn-of-the century gracious living on an informative audio tour, or a more behind the scenes Servant Life tour.
All tennis buffs know that this is the place to visit while in Newport. The International Tennis Hall of Fame is truly a shrine to the sport, given its history and the well-preserved exhibits of immense significance. Found at Newport Casino, located on beautiful Bellevue Avenue amongst shops and eateries, the site is a perfect place to stop by and admire the lush, grassy tennis courts and the International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum, commemorating tennis pros from past and present.
Chepstow is a black-shuttered Newport mansion designed after an Italian villa. You will find the 19th-century collections of art, paintings, furnishings and documents of the Newport Morris family indicative of Newport mansion owners and the wealth of the times. A spiral self-supported staircase, tiled floors and white stucco brings you back to days of leisure living in informal elegance of a Newport cottage. The Newport Preservation Society conducts tours of Chepstow with advance reservations.
Easton's Beach is locally known in Newport as "First Beach" and is a favorite spot of tourists and locals alike. Flooded with eager beach lovers during summer, the Easton's Beach also plays host to several events and tournaments all year-round. Stretched at the crown of Cliff Walk, this sun-kissed beach is a haven for water sports enthusiasts too. Comb the beach, enjoy a leisurely evening or meander on the boardwalk, a memorable time is assured in the scenic environs of Easton's Beach.
Discover the type and style architecture that was followed in the 17th Century by visiting the Clemence–Irons House. The house was built in the year 1691 by Richard Clemence and passed on to a number of owners before finally coming under the ownership of the Historic New England Society. The house was restored to its original stone structure in order to make the public understand about stone houses in an earlier century and was listed on the U.S National Register of Historic Places in the year 1973.
Visit the John Waterman Arnold House to understand more about the way of life and architectural design of the bygone era. The house is said to have been built in the 18th Century with a Greek Revival style of architecture entrance to welcome its guests. After coming under the ownership of the Warwick Historical Society the house was restored to its original form and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Barrington Preservation Society was inaugurated in 1885 and aims at portraying the history of the town of Barrington. They collect, organize and present documents, collectibles and other data which portrays the rich history and culture of the town. The museum has on display various photographs and official documents dating back to as far 1700's which describes the life and development the town underwent over the ages.
Clouds Hill; located in Warwick, RI was built in the year 1877 and is one of the last existing large scale residential buildings built during the 18th century. The house shows prominent Gothic Revival architecture and has Egyptian themed rooms and Victorian Era designs. Currently the house has been converted into a historic house museum in 2004 and was registered under the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.
Establecida en 1822, la Sociedad Histórica de Rhode Island es una organización que busca preservar y mantener los archivos históricos y los emblemas del estado. Como parte de sus esfuerzos, la sociedad se encarga de varios puntos en Providence. Las principales son el Museo Casa de John Brown, La Casa Aldrich y la Biblioteca RIHS, donde se encuentra la agencia central. Las colecciones de estos museos exhiben libros, diarios, manuscritos y objetos que reflejan la vida cotidiana de los Estados Unidos pre y post Guerra de la Revolución. Además, la Sociedad también organiza talleres, seminarios y recorridos guiados, y lo que se recauda se destina a preservar la historia de esta colonia original que fue la primera en separarse de la Corona Británica.
As far as history speaks, the Lafayette-Durfee House was built prior to 1750, and it changed location to the new spot at Cherry Street. The land which the house was originally situated on, was mortgaged by Thomas Durfee, the owner of the property for financing the American Revolution. Thomas' son, Joseph served with Marquis de Lafayette as a colonel at many times. The Durfee family hosted Lafayette during summers and on many occasions. The house was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.