History

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Two Decades Ago, They Sailed A Tall Ship to California for a Hollywood Movie. Now They're Reuniting in Newport.

The crew of the Rose, an eighteenth-century replica tall ship that starred in an Academy Award-winning film, will reunite at an event celebrating the release of Will Sofrin's new book chronicling the journey.

Lauren Clem,

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Uncovering the East Bay's War Wounds

More than 160 years ago, Portsmouth played host to a Civil War hospital.

Paul Kandarian,

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The Story Behind the Zoo's Sentinel Dog

The iconic bronze dog statue is 172 years old — and that's not even in dog years.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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Behind the Cover

How a Gilded Age socialite photographed in black and white at a party in 1883 became the cover star of our June 2023 issue.

Lauren Clem,

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Modern Transport

Willie K. Vanderbilt II founded the Vanderbilt Cup, the country’s first international auto race, in Newport in 1904.

Lauren Clem,

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Night on the Town

The Tiffany Ball at Marble House was the place to be and be seen in 1957.

Lauren Clem,

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Ne(w)po Babies

Where did the Vanderbilt and Astor families end up?

Kaitlyn Murray,

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House Hunting

In the market for new digs? These homes might offer some inspiration.

Lauren Clem,

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Horsing Around and Riding in Style

Learn how Newport’s favorite tailgate spot has its roots in the first polo club in America.

Lauren Clem,

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On the Sea and Bailey's Beach

For the best yachting vessel money can buy, Gilded Age families took a ride up Narragansett Bay.

Lauren Clem,