Rhode Island Philharmonic to Play Free Outdoor Concert at Rosecliff
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra will perform a free concert of favorites from theater, film and classical music on the oceanside lawn of Rosecliff on Sunday, August 9, starting at 7 p.m. The concert is hosted by The Preservation Society of Newport County with generous support from Discover Newport. Admission is free but advance registration is required. To register, go to www.newportmansions.org/events/r-i-philharmonic-concert. Conducted by Troy Quinn, Rhode Island’s premier symphonic orchestra
Preservation Society Celebrates America’s 250th with Series of Events in the Newport Mansions
The Preservation Society of Newport County is getting into the Spirit of 2026 with an insightful exhibition, theatrical performances bringing Newport’s Revolutionary history to life, programs for children and a series of lectures by leading voices in the field of American history and arts. • Exhibition, June 26-Nov. 1, Rosecliff: “Revolution Reimagined: Evolving Stories from Newport’s Past.” Curated by Dr. Nicole Williams, the Preservation Society’s Curator of Collections, this exhibition explores
“Revolution Reimagined” Exhibition Offers Fresh Look at America’s Founding
A new exhibition at Rosecliff will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States by taking a unique perspective on the American Revolution and how it has been remembered and understood over the centuries. “Revolution Reimagined: Evolving Stories from Newport’s Past” opens June 26 and continues through November 1. The focus is on Newport, where Loyalists and Patriots clashed, the British imposed a destructive occupation, the French arrived with a naval fleet and the French-American march to
