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History of Newport and the Mansions
Founded in 1639, Newport was an important port city, a center of the slave trade, a fashionable resort and the summer home of the Gilded Age rich.
What was the Gilded Age?
The Gilded Age was a period of unprecedented change in America. Fortunes were spent on luxuries such as the lavish "summer cottages" of Newport.
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“Inside the Newport Mansions” Gilded Age Conversations
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"Pearls of Newport" is the perfect theme for the 30th anniversary Newport Flower Show, taking place June 19–21, 2026, at Rosecliff.
This milestone event will feature exquisite floral exhibits inspired by the rare beauty and hidden treasures of the City-by-the-Sea. Just as pearls symbolize elegance and sophistication, the show will spotlight stunning floral designs, botanical arts and horticulture displays that reflect Newport’s rich heritage and refined charm. The theme will also connect naturally to the city’s coastal identity and maritime history.
In a graceful nod to the Gilded Age, when fashionable Newport women often wore pearls as a symbol of refinement and status, the show will blend historic elegance with modern creativity.
“Pearls of Newport” promises a celebration of floral excellence wrapped in coastal beauty and timeless style.
FRIDAY, JUNE 19
The following presentations in the Taste Design LLC Education Tent on the Rosecliff grounds are included with your show ticket for the day of the presentation. 12:30pm – Sarah Boynton, author of “Botanical Arts: A Guide to Creating Art with Plant Material for Flower Shows,” is a passionate and accomplished flower show competitor and is currently the 2026 Newport Flower Show Botanical Arts Class Consultant. Boynton’s book is a comprehensive guide to one of the most imaginative divisions of flower shows where she reveals every stage of the creative process. 2:00pm – Margot Shaw is the founder and editor-in-chief of FLOWER magazine. Her book, “Flowering Outdoors: Garden & Parties: Inspiring Floral Touches for Outside Spaces and Entertaining,” is brimming with top style makers’ innovative floral design ideas to enliven outdoor home spaces, from the leading authority on all things floral.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
The following presentations in the Taste Design LLC Education Tent on the Rosecliff grounds are included with your show ticket for the day of the presentation. 10:00am – Flower historian Jill Brooke is the founder of FlowerPowerDaily and a columnist for Florists’ Review Magazine. In her book, “The Genius of Flowers,” Brooke digs into the science of these ancient survivors to extract practical survival strategies for whatever life throws at you – showing that flowers are far more than decoration. 12:00pm & 2:00pm – Margot Shaw is the founder and editor-in-chief of FLOWER magazine. Her book, “Flowering Outdoors: Garden & Parties: Inspiring Floral Touches for Outside Spaces and Entertaining,” is brimming with top style makers’ innovative floral design ideas to enliven outdoor home spaces, from the leading authority on all things floral.
SUNDAY, JUNE 21
The following presentations in the Taste Design LLC Education Tent on the Rosecliff grounds are included with your show ticket for the day of the presentation. 10:00am – Elizabeth Brown, author of “The Beginner’s Cut Flower Garden,” is a certified therapeutic horticulturist and Maine Master Gardener Volunteer who created Foxglove Farmhouse, a quarter-acre cut flower garden in her backyard. Her book is a friendly guide to the simple and mindful practice of growing and enjoying cut flowers in every month of the year. 12:00pm & 2:00pm – Jana Milbocker, author of “Gardens of the Gilded Age,” worked as an art director and marketing specialist for 30 years before launching her garden design business in 2010. Her book showcases a selection of estates on the East Coast, diving into their histories and the significant plants and architectural features that make them striking and unique.
Explore the underground systems that made this great house a marvel of technology for its time. Tour times may vary. See the event webpage for details.
For the first time in the 130-year history of The Breakers, the private third-floor family space occupied by generations of Vanderbilts is open for public tours. Tour times may vary. See the event webpage for details.
See and hear how the other half lived. This tour will highlight the stories of some of the men and women who worked to service the social whirl of Newport during the Gilded Age. Tour times may vary. See the event webpage for details.
“Full Circle” revisits Newport's groundbreaking 1974 outdoor sculpture exhibition "Monumenta" through the work of Richard Fleischner, one of the last living participating artists, and his contemporaries.
Stop by Rosecliff and get creative—all ages and ability levels welcome. Learn a little piece of history and try your hand at being creative. Offered on select dates; see event webpage for details.
Learn tips and tricks from the Preservation Society's Director of Gardens & Landscapes to help you prepare your garden beds for a successful growing season.
Learn how conservation brings history into sharper focus, and discover how our conservation team brings the stories of these remarkable objects to life and ensures they are shared with new generations.
Join us for special silhouette portrait sessions, honoring a traditional art form that flourished in the late 18th and early 19th centuries — at the very moment the United States was taking shape.
Enjoy an evening of fanciful fun inspired by Alva Vanderbilt’s 1883 costume ball!
Fans of HBO’s "The Gilded Age" will love this guide-led tour of locations in four of the Newport Mansions where Julian Fellowes' historical drama series was filmed. Offered Tuesdays and Fridays only.
For those who prefer a guided tour over an audio tour, learn the history behind The Elms gardens and grounds with Jim Donahue, Curator of Historic Landscapes.
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Join Jeffrey Curtis, the Preservation Society's Director of Gardens & Landscapes, to learn about the many species of trees on the grounds of Chepstow.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of dinner and dancing to celebrate Summer in Newport.
Three days of fun and educational seminars, tastings, dinners and the fan-favorite Sunday Brunch await you at Rosecliff! Tickets available in early July 2026
Founded in 1993, the Newport Symposium has been an annual convening of fine and decorative arts experts and enthusiasts from across the country and the world. Attendees listen to stimulating lectures, experience behind-the-scenes study opportunities and gather together to network and discuss the future of our history.
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Parking is free onsite at all properties except for Hunter House and The Breakers Stable & Carriage House, where street parking is available.
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