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In honor of Historic Preservation Month, learn about Jackie Kennedy and Doris Duke's efforts to save numerous historic sites.

Nothing marks the true onset of summer like a dip in the pool—even better if it's one that’s part of a historic castle, villa, mansion, or the like. And, even if you have to travel far and wide to find a pool to cool off in, it’s well worth it if that means escaping the dreadful summer heat. Naturally, with temperatures rising in lead up to the official start of summer next month, it’s the perfect time to take a look at our list of the best pools to visit at historic houses across the country, including ones at the Versace Mansion, Old Westbury Gardens, the Getty Villa, and more. D...

Newport Museum Urged to Fix 'Big Lie' Exhibition on Gay Man's Death The Newport Restoration Foundation's Rough Point Museum is accused of misrepresenting founder Doris Duke's killing of Eduardo Tirella. April 26 2021 8:45 PM EDT The author of a book with compelling evidence that billionaire heiress Doris Duke murdered a gay man, Eduardo Tirella, is demanding that the Newport Restoration Foundation remove an exhibit claiming otherwise. Peter Lance, writer of Homicide at Rough Point, sent a copy of his book Monday to Mark Thompson, the foundation's executive director. An accompanying lette...

The Herald News Newport, RI – The Newport Music Festival announces the complete seventeen-concert schedule for its 53rd season, from July 4 to 20. All concerts will be held outdoors at historic mansions and venues in Newport, Rhode Island including The Breakers, Bellevue House, Castle Hill Inn, The Chanler at Cliff Walk, King Park, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, Norman Bird Sanctuary, and Rough Point.  This is the first festival programmed by new Executive Director Gillian Friedman Fox, who came to Newport in January from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra where she was Direc...

Photo: Newport Restoration Foundation The Newport Restoration Foundation has been awarded $71,212 from The 1772 Foundation for the planning of a historic building trades apprenticeship program. The 1772 Foundation, based in Pomfret, Connecticut, plays a leading role in promoting historic property redevelopment programs. At its quarterly meeting, its trustees awarded HPRP grants totaling $1,169,162 to 16 recipients. Individual grants ranged in amounts from $15,000 to $105,000. The 1772 Foundation's President Margaret Waldock said, "The 1772 Foundation approved over $1.5 million in grants at i...