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Founded by heiress Doris Duke in 1968, the Newport Restoration Foundation, NRF, was charged with rescuing Newport Read more...
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We offer private two-hour, half-day and full-day sails as well as advanced sailing instruction. On Watch Sailing can accomodate up to 6 passengers for either half day or full day charters. We have the ability to keep your wine cold, warm up your food, and to play your favorite tunes. Feel free to bring your own music on a media Read more...
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The Preservation Society of Newport County, Rhode Island’s largest cultural organization, preserves and protects the best of Newport County’s architectural heritage. Its 11 historic properties and landscapes – seven of which are National Historic Landmarks – trace America’s architectural and social development from the Colonial era through the Gilded Age. In keeping with its mission, the Society strives to offer Read more...
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The Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino, site of the first U.S. National Championships in 1881, was founded by tennis innovator James Van Alen in 1954 as a shrine to the ideals of the game. The Tennis Hall of Fame was officially sanctioned by the United States Tennis Association in 1954 and was recognized by the International Tennis Read more...