Preservation Society Of Newport County T

The Preservation Society of Newport County is a non-profit organization that owns and operates 11 historic properties in Newport, Rhode Island. It is dedicated to preserving and sharing the architectural heritage and artifacts from Newport's Gilded Age. The Society provides educational programs and exhibitions for visitors to learn about the city's cultural and social history.

Through federal grant awards, the Preservation Society has undertaken several initiatives to preserve and expand public access to its collections and properties. In 2021, it received a $498,415 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to create new positions for curators and educators to research and develop an exhibition at Rosecliff mansion. The exhibition aims to uncover untold stories about the diverse individuals involved in designing, building, and working at the property, incorporating physical displays, digital presentations, lectures, and educational activities. In 2020, the Society received a $361,410 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to digitize 13 high-priority special collections documenting Newport's role in shaping national cultural and social movements. The digitized materials will be made accessible online through the Newportal website. Additionally, in 2019, the Society received a $1,182,012 grant from the Department of the Interior for preservation work, likely related to maintaining and restoring its historic properties.