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Architecture 101: Newport Mansions


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Newport County, Rhode Island, one of the most historically intact cities in North America, is home to fourteen historic properties and landscapes, of which seven are National Historic Landmarks. Trudy Coxe, CEO and executive director of The Preservation Society of Newport County, discusses the “Newport Mansions,” which represent three centuries of America’s architectural, social, and landscape history.

The Museum’s Architecture 101 lecture series, which provides professionals, students, and the general public alike with the opportunity to learn about historical architectural movements every summer, continues this year with a dip into a few types of beach architecture in celebration of the Museum’s summer installation. Come to class in 2015 to learn about lighthouses on July 12, the Sea Ranch on July 19, and Newport Mansions on July 26.

1.5 LU (AIA)

$12 Member | $10 Student | $20 Non-member.
Special series pricing for all three lectures:  $30 Member | $25 Student | $50 Non-member.

Pre-registration required. Walk-in registration based on availability.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Registration is for event planning purposes only and does not guarantee a seat. Online registration for Museum programs closes at midnight the day before the scheduled program.

The Museum's award-winning Shop and Firehook Café are open for one hour prior to the start of the program. Shop and Café hours are subject to change.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the exciting success of the Museum's BEACH, it is possible that wayfinding within the Museum could be challenging. This program will take place in the Museum's auditorium, which is located on the north side of the building. To most easily enter the Museum and reach the auditorium, we recommend you use the G Street entrance. If you enter through the G Street doors, you will see the registration tables (after 12pm) and the auditorium to your left.

Photo: Marble House, exterior. Photo by Gavin Ashworth, courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County.

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Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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