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  • Monday, November 15, 9:00 am – Bellevue Avenue History Trail Dedication

    In Newport, Rhode Island, the Bellevue Avenue History Trail,  11 markers that detail the breadth, diversity and preservation of one of America’s legendary streets, has recently been completed. Visitors walking along Bellevue Avenue from Memorial Avenue to Rough Point can read about the architecture, landscapes and social history of current buildings and even those that no longer exist. Join The Preservation Society of Newport County at 9 a.m. on Monday, November 15 at Isaac Bell House for the dedication of the Trail.For more information, log on to www.newportmansions.org.

  • Saturday, June 26, 7:00 pm – Olmsted Benefactor Dinner at Marble House

    Looking for an excuse to wear the dress you bought for your niece’s wedding?  Mrs. Brittain Bardes, Mrs. James B. Gubelmann, Mrs. Norey Dotterer Cullen, and Mrs. Samuel M.V. Hamilton, Honorary Chairs, request the pleasure of your company at The Newport Flower Show Olmsted Benefactor Dinner to honor Marion Oates Charles.  A special presentation to long time supporter and co-founder of The Newport Flower Show will be made during the cocktail reception.  During dinner, Mr. Carter Roberts, President and CEO of the World Wildlife Fund, will accept the 2010 Newport Flower Show International Achievement Award.  All this takes place Saturday, June 26, beginning at 7 pm at Marble House, 596 Bellevue Avenue in Newport.  The $650 per person cost will include reserved seating at Marble House with Mr. Carter Roberts, admission to the Friday Opening Night Cocktail Party, free weekend parking at Rosecliff, Preferred Seating at Saturday’s Luncheon/Lecture with Tony Avent, Friday Early Bird Shopping, Special Admission to the Show immediately following judging, a Special Gift, and three day Show Admission.  Please note that all but $175 per ticket is tax deductible.  To secure your place, log on to www.NewportFlowerShow.org.

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  • Wednesdays, June 16 – July 21, 10:00 am – Great Newport Landscapes, 1840 – 1940

    The Preservation Society of Newport County and Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education present a six-week landscape course, led by John R. Tschirch, Architectural Historian of the Preservation Society, beginning June 16 through July 21.  Each session will begin at 10:00 am at 424 Bellevue Avenue in Newport.

    This course will examine the landmark landscapes of Newport, created during the 19th and early 20th centuries, when the city was one of the most fashionable summer resorts in the nation. Known as the “Eden of America,” Newport and its environs have a rich garden design and horticultural heritage. Lectures and site visits will consider Newport landscapes by leading figures in American design and planning, horticulture, the history of plant and tree collection and propagation, species identification, garden architecture and sculpture, preservation practices, and stylistic elements of Victorian and Gilded Age period landscapes.

    June 16: The Picturesque 19th Century Landscape in Newport
    June 23: Kingscote: A Victorian Landscape in Newport
    June 30: Frederick Law Olmsted and Sons: Masters of American Landscape Architecture
    July 7: The Breakers Cutting Garden: Caring for the Gilded Age Landscape
    July 14: The Elms: A Classical Revival Garden
    July 21: Green Animals: An American Original

    Admission for each lecture: Preservation Society members $10, general admission $15.  Advance registration is required.  You may register on-line at www.newportmansions.org, or call 401-847-1000, ext. 154.  If you wish to register for the entire lecture series as part of a RISD Continuing Education course, please contact RISD at 401-454-6209.

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