“Revolution Reimagined” exhibition at Rosecliff

included in free admission Sept. 12-13

Residents of Newport County are invited to visit The Preservation Society of Newport County’s open houses and properties for free on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13 and Nov. 14-15.

This offer applies to residents of Jamestown, Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton and Little Compton. Free admission is also extended to personnel stationed at Naval Station Newport and their immediate family, as well as Salve Regina University students. Proof of residence, Naval Station Newport identification or Salve Regina student ID is required.

Free admission on Sept. 12-13 includes The Breakers, Marble House, Rosecliff, Chateau-sur-Mer and Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth. On Nov. 14-15, admission will be free at The Breakers and Marble House.

All properties except Rosecliff are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with last admission at 4 p.m. Rosecliff is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with last admission at 3 p.m. Rosecliff includes the exhibition “Revolution Reimagined: Evolving Stories from Newport’s Past.”

The free admission offer does not include specialty tours such as Beneath The Breakers, The Elms Servant Life or The Breakers Third Floor Preservation in Progress.

Visitors are encouraged to download the free Newport Mansions audio tour app, bring their earbuds and hear the fascinating stories of people who lived and worked in these grand mansions. The Breakers and Marble House also offer children’s audio tours that stimulate young imaginations with cool sound effects and lively characters.

City of Newport residents receive free admission to the Newport Mansions year-round by presenting proof of residence.

ABOUT THE PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF NEWPORT COUNTY

The Preservation Society of Newport County is Rhode Island's largest cultural organization, protecting, preserving and presenting the best of Newport County's architectural heritage. As a nonprofit organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Preservation Society's 11 historic properties – seven of them National Historic Landmarks – span more than 250 years of American architectural and social development from the Colonial era to the Gilded Age.  

Through its historic properties, educational programs and related activities, the Preservation Society engages the public in the story of America’s vibrant cultural heritage. Today, these "Newport Mansions" are an integral part of the living fabric of the city in which they stand.

For more information, please visit NewportMansions.org.