Inside “The Gilded Age” Tours Return to Newport Mansions
A special guide-led tour will explore four of the historic Newport Mansions that appear in HBO’s “The Gilded Age” series, offering insights into the making of the Emmy-winning period drama. The Inside “The Gilded Age” Tour will be offered on Tuesdays and Fridays only, May 12 through August 28. It takes visitors through Marble House, The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer and The Elms, all of which were chosen by the series’ creator, Julian Fellowes, to provide authentic scenery. Guides will explain which scenes
Cynthia Nixon in Conversation at The Breakers April 26
Cynthia Nixon, the Emmy, Tony and Grammy award‑winning actor best known for her roles in HBO’s “The Gilded Age” and “Sex and the City,” will be the star of “An Evening with Cynthia Nixon” on Sunday, April 26, at The Breakers. In conversation, Nixon will discuss her portrayal of the compassionate Ada Brook in “The Gilded Age” as well as other experiences in her long career as an actor, director and producer. The event will be hosted by The Preservation Society of Newport County. Created and written by
Preservation Society of Newport County Announces Deaccession Initiative
The Preservation Society of Newport County has announced a Deaccession Initiative to support the continued growth and care of its permanent collection. As a nonprofit cultural institution charged with educating the public on Newport County’s history through historical spaces and objects, the Preservation Society has built an important collection of fine art, decorative art, archives and material culture, much of which has been received through generous donations. The Preservation Society routinely
