From Olmsted to Doris Duke: The Past, Present, & Future of Rough Point’s Landscape

July 10 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 PM

Telling Stories: Guided Tours
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Join us for a guided tour of Rough Point’s coastal historic landscape. Explore the nearly 11 acres of grounds and gardens while you learn about Frederick Law Olmsted’s impact, Doris Duke’s legacy gardens, and how we are planning for the future resiliency and sustainability of the landscape in the wake of climate change.

Know before you go: This tour will take place outdoors (rain or shine) and requires walking on uneven ground. Unfortunately, the grounds are not currently wheelchair accessible.

Includes light refreshments.

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About Telling Stories: Guided Tours. 

Telling Stories: Guided Tours at NRF goes deeper into the legacy of Doris Duke through the exploration of her life—including how her work preserving, restoring, and sharing Newport’s cultural heritage impacts us today. Each tour takes a closer look at the people behind the places and collections we care for.

Venue

Rough Point Museum
680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States
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Phone
401-849-7300

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