Preservation Society Offers Children’s Activities at All Properties in July and August
Two summer program series for kids – "Traveling Tuesdays" and "Thursdays in the Garden" – will offer activities in the inspiring settings of the Newport Mansions and Green Animals Topiary Garden. “Traveling Tuesdays” will occur each Tuesday from July 8 through August 19 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Each week, the program will take place at a different Preservation Society of Newport County property, where children will learn a little bit about history and connect their crafts and other activities to the
Preservation Society Installs New Chairman and Trustees, Presents Awards at Annual Meeting
The Preservation Society of Newport County installed a new chairman of its Board of Trustees, honored the outgoing chairman, welcomed new trustees and bestowed awards for outstanding contributions to the Newport Mansions and the community, all during the organization’s Annual Meeting on June 12 at The Breakers. Peter W. Harris, a Preservation Society trustee since 2016, was elected Chairman by his fellow trustees. He previously served as Assistant Secretary, Secretary and since 2021, as Vice Chairman
New Bio-Absorption Garden Unveiled at Marble House
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in the southwest corner of the Marble House visitor parking lot Friday to unveil a new bio-absorption garden. A project of Scenic Aquidneck (The Preservation Society of Newport County, Aquidneck Island Land Trust, Preserve Rhode Island and the van Beuren Charitable Foundation), it was constructed by O’Connor Design Build in Middletown. Preservation Society CEO Trudy Coxe noted that this new rain garden is the latest in a series of important projects completed by Scenic
2025 Newport Flower Show Awards Announced
The following awards were handed out at the 29th Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff this past weekend. All proceeds from The Newport Flower Show benefit The Preservation Society of Newport County. BOTANICAL ARTS DIVISION Robyn Kauffmann Spagnolo Botanical Arts Award: Sue Cram Newport Flower Show Botanical Arts Award: Peyton Wells The Garden Club Excellence in Botanical Arts Award: Leslie Purple and Alice Farley Newport Flower Show New Exhibitor Award: Carrie Wilcox Newport Flower Show Novice
