Newport

The Newport Summer School takes participants deep into the opulence and artistry of America’s Gilded Age. The program includes guided tours of the city’s grand mansions, elegant summer cottages, and meticulously preserved historic districts. Students learn from architectural historians, preservationists, and curators while enjoying exclusive access to sites rarely open to the public. The experience also highlights Newport’s maritime heritage, landscape design, and role as a center of social life during the nineteenth century. Evening events, receptions, and small-group discussions provide time to connect with faculty and fellow participants in an inspiring coastal setting.