Long before the Vanderbilts constructed vast Gilded Age mansions like Marble House and The Breakers, wealthy seasonal visitors to Newport resided in smaller but lavish summer cottages that showcased an array of architectural styles. This fascinating span of Newport history will be the subject of the David W. Dangremond Lecture, presented by scholar and author Michael C. Kathrens, on Thursday, July 13, from 6-7 p.m. at Marble House. A limited number of in-person tickets remain, and this lecture can also … Continue reading Newport Mansions Summer Lecture Series Opens With Look Back at Newport Villas