Newport Mansions Weddings Brochure : Page 2
SoCIeTy of NewPoRT CouNTy T about hese sites exemplify three centuries of the finest achievements in American architecture, decorative arts, and landscape design spanning the Colonial era to the Gilded Age. Through our historic properties, educational programs, and related activities we engage the public in the story of America’s vibrant cultural heritage. We seek to inspire and promote an appreciation of the value of preservation to enrich the lives of people everywhere. THe PReSeRvATIoN The Preservation Society of Newport County, Rhode Island, is a nonprofit educational organization accredited by the American Association of Museums, whose mission is to protect, preserve, and present an exceptional collection of house museums and landscapes in Newport, Rhode Island, one of the most historically intact cities in America. Its 11 historic properties – seven of them National Historic Landmarks – span more than 250 years of American architectural and social development. 2 On the cover: bottom right photo © corbettphotography.net © corbettphotography.net
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