Have you ever visited or attended services at St. Mary’s Church (250 Spring Street, Newport)? This Gothic Revival style church is one of the most beautiful buildings in the state. The original St. Mary’s church was a converted schoolhouse purchased on Barney Street in 1828. A subsequent replacement structure in the same location was soon […]
Kenneth Proudfoot
KENNETH PROUDFOOT, a Newport Tour Escort and Guide, is the author of The Official 2018 Newport Tour Guides & Greeters Handbook (Shoreline Press (RI), 2017).
Newport Tour Guides & Greeters News – #51: Wrap up December with a holiday lantern tour or a mansion visit
If the weather holds, this weekend is a fabulous time to take advantage of one of the Newport Historical Society’s annual Holiday Lantern Tours. You learn about the history of celebrating this season among the native Newporters. The stories will surprise you! It’s also a great weekend for visiting Rough Point and the three fully-decorated […]
Newport Tour Guides and Greeters News # 50: Holiday Evening at two mansions this week
This Saturday evening, December 15th, is host to the much anticipated THE ELMS & MARBLE HOUSE DUET. It is one of everyone’s favorite “Holiday Evenings at the Newport Mansions” events because guests can visit and see the Christmas decorations at two mansions in one evening. Plus, they get to enjoy live music, light refreshments, eggnog […]
Newport Tour Guides and Greeters News – 49: Christmas In Newport is here
Last weekend was the official start of Christmas in Newport. This annual celebration of the Christmas season is in its 48th year. There are activities scheduled on nearly every day in December. There are more than 1500 volunteers who help bring this city-wide extravaganza to life and along the way raise thousands of dollars for […]
Newport Tour Guides and Greeters News – 47: Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Here’s wishing you and yours a most wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving! May this week be a time to reflect and be thankful for all the blessings you have: health, family, work, community, and a spirit of optimism for the days ahead as we enter the Christmas and holiday season. From my family to yours, I […]
Newport Tour Guides and Greeters News – 46: Christmas Season kicks off all around Newport
If you love the Christmas season, you are going to absolutely swoon over the vast amount of activities we have scheduled over the next few weeks. There are Christmas tree lighting ceremonies, lighthouse lightings, and amazing Christmas parades. So, get ready for a season of great joy and cheer and invite your guests and visitors […]
Newport Tour Guides and Greeters News – 45: Congratulations to our Newport tourism industry colleagues
Newport, RI – We were thrilled to read the recent Rhode Island Hospitality Association announcement with the names of the Stars of the Industry winners for 2018. This annual event recognizes the best and brightest members of the state’s tourism and hospitality industries. Several of our colleagues in Newport have been recognized and will receive […]