The Wormeley House, image from the NHS Collections
Kay/Catherine’s Patronesses: A Walking Tour of Women and Newport Architecture
October 27, 2012 at 11am
In the mid-nineteenth century, women took advantage of Newport’s resort culture to build interesting, fanciful houses. Nowhere is this trend more evident than in the Kay/Catherine neighborhood, which is home to more than 50 buildings built by women. This tour visits some of the most notable and significant of these houses, including the Wormley House, the Porter House, and the Mason Sisters House. Reservations required; departure information will be given when reservations are made.
Point Neighborhood Tour
November 3, 2012 at 11am
Home to craftsmen, merchants, religious dissenters and more, the Point neighborhood has a rich colonial history. Explore the men and women who worked and lived there as well as the recent preservation initiatives that saved the neighborhood.
All tours depart from the Museum & Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, Newport, RI, unless otherwise noted. Specialty tours cost $15 per person, $10 NHS members. Reservations strongly recommended as space is limited. 401-841-8770 Presented with Newport History Tours.