For five decades, the Newport Restoration Foundation has preserved over eighty 18th- and 19th-century buildings on Aquidneck Island, representing one of the largest portfolios of historic architecture owned by a single organization in the United States. At NRF's museums you can see a one-of-a-kind personal collection of European and Asian art, enjoy one of the most dramatic oceanside landscapes in town, learn why Newport furniture was all the rage in the 18th-century, and enjoy 40 acres of historic greenspace in the middle of Aquidneck Island.
March 8 – 12 marks #NewEngMuseumWee k, and today celebrates #RIMuseums! New England Museum Week raises awareness and advocacy for museums across the region. Follow the hashtag #RIMuseums today to see the amazing work of institutions across the state of Rhode Island. To learn more about #...
We are excited to announce that NRF has been awarded a grant from the 1772 Foundation for the planning of a historic building trades apprenticeship program. The 1772 Foundation plays a leading role in promoting historic properties redevelopment programs. The grant will support the hiring of an...
NRF is excited to announce the opening day of Rough Point Museum for the 2021 season! Starting Saturday, March 20, the museum will be open on weekends until April 4. On April 6, we will shift to our regular operating schedule: Tuesday through Sunday. Please visit newportrestorat ion.org/ roughpoint to...
The NRF paint crew did an incredible job reviving the floors at the Alexander Jack Jr. House on Mill Street in Newport. The floors were cleaned, sanded, primed, and were applied with two coats of satin oil based polyurethane to give the wood some protection and shine! #preservationina ction
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