William Waldorf Astor was one of those rare beings who passed into legend during his own lifetime. The richest man in the world by the early 20th century, he created some of the finest houses, gardens, and collections in the world, and founded the legendary Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. The Preservation Society of Newport County will host a lecture on Tuesday, August 28 at 6 pm at Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Avenue in Newport. This richly illustrated lecture will feature Astor’s most magnificent houses, from his English country estates to his idyllic villa on the Amalfi Coast (pictured below).
Curt DiCamillo, an internationally recognized authority on English country houses and the decorative arts is the Curator of Special Collections for the New England Historic Genealogical Society. He has led highly successful heritage tours to England and Scotland, lectured extensively in the United States and abroad, and taught classes on British culture and art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Curt was previously Executive Director of The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA.
Reception immediately following the lecture. Advance ticket purchase is required. Visit http://www.newportmansions.org/learn/adult-programs or call 401-847-1000, ext 178.
Preservation Society Members $15 / General Public $20
