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Make Your Own History

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Create Your Own Whatever your interest - servant life, fashion, decorative arts, technology, architecture, landscapes Newport Experience or family history - you’ll find it at the Newport at The Breakers Welcome Center Mansions. You can learn about our audio or guided tours, behind- the-scenes and underground tours, children’s tours, garden tours and more, at The Breakers Welcome Center. You can also purchase tickets and memberships on-line or at each of the Newport Mansions. Refreshments are available all day long for ticketed guests and members. There’s something for everyone at Welcome Center at The Breakers the Newport Mansions. Beneath The Breakers

Underground Tour

See the technology that made the elegance possible.

Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt II See the boiler room, tunnel and basement of The B reakers 1895 National Historic Landmark The Breakers as you learn The Breakers is a surviving jewel of the New York about the new domestic Central Railroad fortune, making a statement about the global sensibilities of the . The 70-room technology that transformed summer estate of Cornelius Vanderbilt II includes a two daily life in the , and a half story high Great Hall and a Morning Room including adorned with platinum leaf wall panels. Its interiors feature rare marble, alabaster, • The development and gilded woods throughout. of electricity; The Breakers Boiler Room • The emergence of the modern elevator; The B reakers “Exceptional. The NEW Family T our • The modern plumbing basement tour of how the & laundry facilities; heat/electric/water systems Children will love hearing the all worked was incredible. voice of The Breakers “talk” • The revolutionary The technology at the time directly to them in this imaginative infrastructure that heated audio tour. Hear from family and cooled the . this was built is amazing.” members and staff, and see fanciful creatures like the dolphin hiding Trip Advisor Traveler Reservations Required under the grand staircase and the dragons in the dining room. Review NewportMansions.org Bring YOUR family – and your imagination! 401.847.1000 Teapot, 1882, James Hadley for Royal Worcester Porcelain Company, The Art Institute of Chicago, Eloise W. Martin Acquisition Fu nd; restricted gift of Maureen Savaiano, Jamie Maloney, Mr. and Mrs. James Knox, Terry Perucca, 2010.273 Through November 4 This exhibition celebrates the ideals of the Aesthetic Movement (1870-1890), featuring furniture, ceramics, wallpaper, glass, silver, paintings and clothing illuminating the tenets of this “art for art’s sake” movement personified by its most influential Rosecliff 1902 impresario, Oscar Wilde. The audio tour brings Rosecliff’s Included with history and romance to life with Rosecliff admission never-before-told stories and first person remembrances of its colorful families. From Tessie Oelrichs, who built this fantasy in terra cotta, to the Monroes of New Orleans, the last Tessie Oelrichs & family family to call Rosecliff home, you’ll c. 1914 discover the very human story of Newport’s great party house.

Plan An Event Glistening white and boasting ocean views, Rosecliff provides the perfect backdrop for any special occasion. Whether planning a corporate event or grand wedding, this Gilded Age masterpiece is the ideal setting.

NewportMansions.org • 401.847.1000 “Amazing Tour. This behind-the-scenes-tour shows you a view of the that the main tour doesn’t show you. You walk the house as a servant would have walked the house, going in places the aristocracy would almost never go. A wonderful tour that really shows you how life in a mansion really functions.” The Elms 1901 National Historic Landmark Trip Advisor Traveler Review

The summer retreat of coal magnate Edward Berwind and his wife Herminie, The Elms was a thoroughly “modern” house in 1901. So technologically advanced for its time it appeared to work “as if by magic,” it also houses monumental art works, including wall-sized Venetian paintings, Chinese lacquer panels and tapestries.

The Elms Servant Life Tour Learn about the men and women who serviced the social whirl of Newport during the Gilded Age. Their work took place out of sight, and they were virtually invisible. But maintaining the elaborate lifestyle of one of Newport’s most elegant homes required the hard work of more than 40 men and women. Go behind-the-scenes, hear the personal stories and see photos of the butler, The Elms Sunken Garden Ernest Birch; his wife, the cook Grace The elaborate Classical Revival gardens on the grounds Rhodes; and one of the maids, Nellie were developed between 1907-1914. At the western end Lynch Regoli. of the property is the lavish sunken garden, with its colorful display of French parterre beds filled with pink begonias, You’ll see… blue ageratum, fine specimen trees, clipped hedges, fountains and marble pavilions. • Basement work areas, including kitchens, laundry room, the boiler room and coal tunnel • Third floor servant living quarters • A rooftop view of Newport (weather permitting) Butler Ernest Birch & Mrs. Birch Please note, this is a true upstairs/downstairs tour. You will climb several flights of stairs.

Reservations Required NewportMansions.org 401.847.1000 “Chateau-sur-Mer is beautiful! The restoration of this beautiful and artistically decorated mansion has been excellently accomplished. The woodwork and carvings were amazing and to think it was done by hand! ” Trip Advisor Traveler Review

Marble House 1892 National Historic Landmark Chateau-sur-Mer Created by Alva Vanderbilt and 1852 National Historic Landmark and inspired A product of the America- by the at Versailles, China Trade and one of contains 500,000 America’s great Victorian cubic feet of marble. Intended as an houses, Chateau-sur-Mer ultimate statement of Gilded Age was home to three privilege, only a few years later it generations of the Wetmore hosted Alva’s “Votes for Women” family. You’ll see hand-carved rallies on the back lawn. Hear the Italian woodwork, Chinese words of Alva Vanderbilt, her porcelains, Egyptian and daughter Consuelo and many Japanese Revival stenciled Harold Stirling Vanderbilt more, brought to life in the wallpapers, and rare trees award-winning audio tour. from as far away as Mongolia.

Don’t Miss the New Landscape Tour! Use your smart phone to explore the grounds. Included with your admission. “Be sure not to miss the smaller gems. If you’re interested in 18th century architecture & furniture this is the place to go! Compare its elegance to the later mansions. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit.” Trip Advisor Traveler Review

Kingscote 1841 National Historic Landmark New Tour!

Isaac Bell House 1883 National Historic Landmark

Enjoy a new, immersive tour experience at , designed by architects McKim, Mead and White, who would later create Rosecliff. Throughout your tour, your guide will engage you in a discussion about the house’s unique details and concepts, inspired by a mix of international styles. The Isaac Bell House is one of the best examples of the Shingle Style, a distinctly American style which combined Built in 1841 for Georgia aspects of Colonial American and European architecture. plantation owner George Noble Jones and rebuilt for the King family in 1881, still possesses original rooms from each era. Its furnishings reflect the King family’s success as China Trade merchants, with rare furniture, silver collections and Chinese Gwendolen King’s wedding, 1901 decorative arts.

Personal Tours Hunter House c. 1748 National Historic Landmark For the most memorable experience, schedule a personal tour through one or more houses of your choosing. Your small Pass through the front door of Hunter House and you step group of family, friends, colleagues or clients can have their back into Newport’s 18th-century Golden Age, the era own tour guide to lead them through each of the properties before the American Revolution. It was the home of a and answer their questions. merchant, ship owner and colonial deputy, and later became Personal Tour fees start at $405, include annual membership the Revolutionary War headquarters of the French Navy. and can accommodate a maximum 15 persons per tour. You’ll see up close a great collection of exquisite colonial To arrange a personal tour, call 401.847.1000 ext. 105. furniture, created by legendary Newport craftsmen like the Townsends and Goddards. New Tour!

We enjoyed strolling through lush gardens of flowers, vegetables and whimsical topiaries of green animals and clever geometric shapes. Fun place for all family members regardless of age. Beautifully maintained grounds.” Trip Advisor Traveler Review

Green Animals Chateau-sur-Mer Topiary Garden c. 1860 Dozens of fanciful animals, a Landscape Tour at Chateau-sur-Mer sailing ship, teacups, spirals and Use your smart phone to explore the grounds of other geometric shapes sculpted Chateau-sur-Mer. Included with your admission. from living plants populate one of the oldest topiary gardens in • Tour the property at your own pace North America. The Brayton • Hear about the history, design and care of this family home is located on the Picturesque-style landscape grounds of Green Animals. A • See the Sod Maze, the only remaining installation self-guided tour of the house is from the 1974 art exhibition, Monumenta included with your admission. • Learn about the unique trees that make up the Newport Mansions Arboretum • See photos of the original greenhouses and gardens with A lion, a camel, a bear, oh my! specimens from as far away as Mongolia

Chepstow 1861

This charming Italianate-style cottage was designed by Newport architect George Champlin Mason. Today it reflects the mid-20th-century style of its last owner, Alletta Morris McBean, a descendant of Lewis Morris III, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The house contains The Elms Sunken Garden original family furnishings, and he ewport ansions rboretum a collection of T N M A important 19th- Newport was renowned in the 18th century as the “Eden of century American America.” The properties of the Preservation Society have been paintings, including officially recognized as one of only a handful of accredited arboreta Hudson River in New England. Our 88 acres of historic landscapes represent an landscapes. outstanding chapter in the nation’s history of garden design, horticulture and early tree and plant propagation. NewportMansions.org • 401.847.1000 House to House Walking Times Average Times Enjoy lunch & snacks at The Breakers Kingscote [#7] to The Elms [#5] 12 Minutes Welcome Center The Elms [#5] to Chateau-sur-Mer [#4] 12 Minutes Chateau-sur-Mer [#4] to The Breakers [#1] 12 Minutes Limited Accessibility The Breakers 1 Chateau-sur-Mer [#4] to Rosecliff [#3] 16 Minutes 7 Kingscote 44 Ochre Point Ave., Newport, RI 02840 Rosecliff [#3] to Marble House [#2] 7 Minutes 253 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02840 Parking available at all Preservation Society properties. Map is not to scale and not all roads are shown. 1

Audio Tour Languages

Enjoy lunch & snacks Limited Accessibility Marble House 2 at the Chinese Tea House 8 Audio tours of The Breakers, The Elms at Marble House. 596 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02840 & Marble House available in English, 120 Narragansett Ave., Newport, RI 02840 French, German & Spanish.

Audio tours of The Breakers & The Elms also available in Chinese.

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Limited Accessibility Rosecliff 3 9 The Breakers Stable & Carriage House 548 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02840 2 53 Coggeshall Ave., Newport, RI 02840 3

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Chateau-sur-Mer 4 10 Hunter House 474 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02840 54 Washington St., Newport, RI 02840

Base Map by Great Swamp Press www.greatswamppress.com

Bellevue Avenue History Trail Enjoy a self-guided walking tour along Bellevue Avenue to learn Getting Around Newport about one of America’s most legendary streets. A series of 11 Park your car at the Limited Accessibility The Elms 5 Audio Tours markers provides comprehensive information about the history Newport Visitors Center, 11 Green Animals Topiary Garden 367 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02840 of both existing and long-gone buildings. 23 America’s Cup Ave. 380 Cory’s Lane, Portsmouth, RI 02871 and purchase an all-day Parking Available pass to ride RIPTA. Ride the Yellow Line trolley to the Newport Mansions. Stroller Policy Limited Handicapped 10 Hunter House 11 Green Animals 12 Newport Mansions Accessibility We encourage the use of baby slings or baby backpacks as Topiary Garden Store at Bannister’s Wharf,

an alternative to strollers. Strollers cannot be accommodated Lane Hedley America’s Cup

due to risk of damage to historic walls and furniture. Elm St. Bellevue Ave. Visitors Spring St. Preservation Society Isaac Bell House Second St. Center Thames St. 6 Cory’s lane Property Memorial Blvd. Parking RT. 114N America’s Cup Newport 10 miles 10 Newport

70 Perry Street, Newport, RI 02840 Wharf Bannister’s Washington St. Newport Newport Mansions Store Hunter 12 12 All Preservation Society properties are 10 Green Mansions Bannister’s Wharf, America’s Cup Ave., Newport Mansions House 11 Animals Store smoke-free. Newport, RI 02840 Refreshments at The Breakers Welcome Center and the Chinese Tea House A Weekend of Coaching

Enjoy a beverage or snack at The Breakers August 16-19 Welcome Center & the Chinese Tea House at Marble House. Indoor & Outdoor Seating Available

Available to Preservation Society members & ticket holders

The Breakers The Breakers Welcome Center The coaches are coming! Enjoy a weekend celebration of an historic sporting tradition! Watch as beautiful horse-drawn coaches make daily drives through Newport and the grounds of the Newport Mansions. It’s a unique and colorful event you won’t want to miss!

Driving exhibition at The Elms Saturday, August 18, 10:30 am Free Event Sponsor

Chinese Tea House Visit NewportMansions.org for route information. World Class Wines & Award Winning Chefs

• The Bordeaux Dinner at The Elms • Wine & Rosecliff Gala • Grand Tastings • Celebrity Chef Demonstrations • Vintner Dinner The American Dream at Rosecliff • Seminars in Marble House The Breakers Stable Meet Zac Posen & Carriage House Sponsored by MONOGRAM Supporting Historic Preservation in Newport, RI • Newport After Dark Party Presenting Sponsor Chef Stage Sponsor • Sunday Jazz Brunch September 20-23

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NewportMansionsWineAndFood.org 2018 Hours of Operation 2018 Schedule Schedule subject to change.

Through November 3 Through October 8 Open Daily The Breakers, The Elms, Marble House, Rosecliff, The Breakers & Rosecliff open at 9 am. Chateau-sur-Mer, Green Animals Topiary Garden, Chepstow, All other houses open at 10 am. Hunter House, Isaac Bell House & Kingscote Last admission at Rosecliff is 4 pm. The Breakers Stable & Carriage House open June 30 – September 3. Closed August 15-20. Last admission at all other houses is 5 pm. Marble House closed September 21. June 23 - September 3 Last admission at The Breakers is 6 pm. Marble House open only to Wine & Food Festival ticket holders September 22-23.

November 4 – January 1, 2019 October 9 – November 16 Open Daily The Breakers, The Elms, Marble House, Rosecliff, The Breakers & Rosecliff open at 9 am. Chateau-sur-Mer & Green Animals Topiary Garden All other houses open at 10 am. Green Animals Topiary Garden open through October 28.

Last admission at all houses is 4 pm. Rosecliff closed November 5-16.

All houses & grounds close one hour after last tour admission.

Daytime tours of The Breakers, The Elms, Marble House & Rosecliff are self-guided audio tours. Guide-led tours at all other houses except Green Animals Topiary Garden. January-March, guide-led tours may be offered in place of self-guided audio tours.

Helpful Hint: Download the free audio The Breakers tour app to your smart phone prior to your arrival Christmas at the Newport Mansions at The Breakers, The Elms, Marble House & Rosecliff. November 17 – January 1, 2019 Open Daily Bring your ear buds and The Breakers, The Elms, Marble House & Rosecliff prepare to be “wowed.” Rosecliff closed November 17 – December 1. All properties closed Thanksgiving & Christmas.

December 24 – Last admission 3 pm. This was my first visit to The Breakers and I found the iPhone app to listen to the audio tour just perfect. The self-guided tour is fabulous so be sure to download the Newport Mansions app before you go...but Holiday Evenings at the Newport Mansions you can do it there too. Pre-load the individual tours...it’ll be faster.” The Breakers – November 24, December 1, 8, 22 & 29 6 pm-8 pm Trip Advisor Traveler Review The Elms & Marble House Duet – December 15 6 pm-9 pm Admission & Membership Benefits & Levels

Members Free Benefits of Premium Membership Member Adult Youth 6-17 • All the benefits of Standard Membership $ $ The Newport Mansions Free 35 12 • Free PLUS upgrade (one guest free per visit) Experience • Free Participation in the North American Admission to any 5 properties, excluding Hunter House Reciprocal Museums Association (NARM) The Breakers Plus Free $29 $9 • Free guest passes Admission to The Breakers • Opportunity to rent a Preservation Society venue plus 1 other property, excluding Hunter House $ Steward 250 ($180 tax-deductible) The Breakers Free $24 $8 Premium Membership benefits plus 4 single-use guest passes. $ Patron 500 ($395 tax-deductible) Benefits of Standard Membership 1 Property Free $17.50 $8 Premium Membership benefits plus 6 single-use guest passes and recognition in Annual Report. • Free & unlimited admission to regular tours for one year Excluding The Breakers & Hunter House $ • Discounts on The Elms Servant Life Tour & Benefactor 1,000 ($825 tax-deductible) Beneath The Breakers Tour Premium Tour $ $ $ Premium Membership benefits plus 10 single-use guest passes 24 49 16 and recognition in Annual Report. Admission to The Breakers, Marble House, The Elms, Rosecliff & Lunch at • 10% discount in our Newport Mansions Stores The Breakers Welcome Center or the Chinese Tea House at Marble House • Members Only Program Beneath The Breakers Tour $15 $20 $10 • Savings on events, lectures and films • Discount on Newport Harbor tours The Elms Servant Life Tour $12 $15 $7.50 $ Student 35 (tax-deductible) Hunter House Free $30 $8 Standard benefits for one student. Valid student ID required. $ Multi-house tickets not valid at Hunter House Individual 55 (tax-deductible) Standard benefits for one adult. $ $ Winter Passport Free 30 10 $ Dual 80 (tax-deductible) Admission to all properties open November 17, 2018 to March 22, 2019 Standard benefits for two adults living in the same household, no children.

$ Holiday Evenings at the Newport Mansions Household 95 (tax-deductible) $ $ $ Standard benefits for two adults and all children ages 6 - 17 In advance 30 35 10 in the same household. Day of $35 $45 $15 Military $ Admission tickets may be upgraded to a membership (limits apply). 15 Discount on Individual, Dual or Household. For active, reserve or retired military with valid military ID. Purchase tickets at all properties, Newport Visitors Center & online at NewportMansions.org $ Tickets can be used over multiple days. No expiration date. PLUS Upgrade 35 Add to any Standard Membership. Bring 1 guest Free per visit. Member must accompany guest. Visitors with special needs, call 401.847.1000, ext. 158 Schedule Your Group Today How To Join Exclusive group rates for 20 or more with advance reservations. 401.847.2251 or [email protected] Online: www.NewportMansions.org “Buy Membership! It was cheaper to buy a Preservation Society NEWPORT MANSIONS® is a registered trademark of membership and you were able to see & tour all of the sites. Your In Person: Visit any Newport Mansions ticket desk The Preservation Society of Newport County. Tickets should not membership is good for a year, and you can go back during the be presented at any other mansion in Newport except The Breakers, Christmas season and see their display.” Membership 401.847.1000 ext. 111 Chateau-sur-Mer, Chepstow, The Elms, Green Animals Topiary Trip Advisor Traveler Review Office: [email protected] Garden, Hunter House, Isaac Bell House, Kingscote, Marble House 424 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI 02840 and Rosecliff. NewportMansions.org • 401.847.1000 NewportStyle.net is your online connection to all the casual elegance and fun that is distinctively Newport. Every purchase helps support the mission of The Preservation Society of Newport County. Shop online at NewportStyle.net

Newport Mansions® Stores Newport Mansions Stores are located at The Breakers, Marble House, The Elms, Rosecliff, Green Animals Topiary Garden and on Bannister’s Wharf. Tour admission is not required to shop at any of our stores. 2018 Partners in Preservation

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Snacks at the Chinese Tea House and The Breakers Welcome Center

Enjoy a beverage or snack at The Breakers Welcome Center & the Chinese Tea House at Marble House.

Indoor & Outdoor Seating Available Available to Preservation Society members & ticket holders

All Newport Mansions are smoke-free.

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