Kenneth Proudfoot

Strange times these are. But the increasing amount of free time at hand  gives us freedom to read more about our history,  our local families, our historic sites and attractions, and  better prepares us to be truly ready when our world re-opens. In addition to the following local web sites where you will find videos, […]

Physical places in Newport, our museums and historic attractions, are closed to the public. But there are still plenty of options for anyone who wants to learn about our Gilded Age homes, see some of the collections of historic documents and furnishings, view our amazing coastline, and take virtual tours of some of our unique […]

The Coronavirus may have cleared Newport’s streets and emptied our restaurants and hotels, but the city is still reaching out to visitors and educating people from around the world through the magic of digital technology!  The current crisis has led to an expansion of some online digital offerings. Computers and a myriad of other devices […]

Newport boasts a proud heritage and a grand history as Irish Heritage Month begins in the City-by-the-Sea!  Whether you were born on the Emerald Isle, are a descendant of an Irish family, or are the spouse or relation of an Irish lad or lassie, we are celebrating you!  And even if you have no direct […]

There are still plenty of activities and fun at the 2020 Newport Winter festival that continues today through February 23rd.  Fun for the whole family includes the Newport Burger Bender contest which winds up on Sunday (See the list of participating restaurants at discovernewport.org) and lots of other fun events. For more details, you can […]

Snow or no snow (!), the 2020 Newport Winter Festival kicks off tomorrow (February 14th)! More than 150 events will be offered for visitors and guests during the next seven days and nights. The annual Newport Burger Bender contest takes place February 14-20.  Send your guests out to eat a burger and vote in this […]

In addition to our many year-round historic sites and exhibitions, let your guests know about the upcoming Newport Winter Festival beginning of February 14th, the annual Newport Burger Bender contest (February 14-20), and a new series of walking tours from the Newport Historical Society. Check out the listings below for more details, tickets, and additional […]

We love to learn in every season! Today, Thursday, January 30th, Jim Donohue, the Curator of Historic Landscapes & Horticulture at the Preservation Society of Newport County, launches the 2020 Winter Lecture Series in Newport.  Mr. Donohue will share the story of the landscape rehabilitation at The Breakers Mansion, ongoing over the past year. His […]

If ever there was a year for people from all over our country and the world to visit Newport, 2020 is that year! For 2020 marks the beginning of the new decade and the achievement of some important milestones in the City-by-the-Sea. For all of the people who meet, greet, and lead tours for our visitors, […]

2020 marks the beginning of a new decade and the achievement of some important milestones in the City-by-the-Sea. For all of the people who meet, greet, and lead tours for our visitors, this year is one with a lot of important historical dates to celebrate.   This year we will recognize and salute the untiring work […]

2020 is here and we’re ready to go!  There are still legions of visitors in our City-by-the-Sea, so be ready to engage with them and recommend your favorite restaurants, mansions, sea views, and upcoming special activities.  Get up to speed with the calendar of events below and let all your guests know about the fun […]