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CONTACT<\/strong><\/p>\n Lauren Craig<\/p>\n membership@newporthistory.org<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Newport Show Raises $4.6 Million Over Nearly Two Decades<\/strong><\/p>\n Annual Antiques and Arts Showcase Continues Support for Newport Historical Society <\/strong><\/p>\n and Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County<\/strong><\/p>\n NEWPORT, RI \u2013 More than 1,000 people visited St. George\u2019s School this weekend for the 19th year of The Newport Show, an annual event hosted by the Newport Historical Society that brings together some of the region\u2019s most impressive dealers of fine art and antiques. Since its launch in 2007, The Newport Show has raised more than $4.6 Million for its two beneficiary organizations, the Historical Society and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County.<\/p>\n As the country celebrates the 250th anniversary of American independence, this year\u2019s loan exhibition was curated by Fellows from the NHS\u2019s Buchanan Burnham Summer Scholars in Public History Program. The exhibition, \u201cCollecting the Revolution: Reflections on Independence,\u201d featured colonial and Revolutionary-era artifacts from Newport\u2019s history, including a gold and onyx locket containing the hair of George and Martha Washington.<\/p>\n \u201cI am continuously impressed by the beautiful and one-of-a-kind pieces our dealers \u2013 both new and returning \u2013 bring to the show and by the remarkable support our community demonstrates, year after year,\u201d said Anne Hamilton, chair of The Newport Show and secretary of the Newport Historical Society Board of Directors. \u201cWe are so grateful to the sponsors, founders, dealers, donors, and everyone who contributed to making this year\u2019s show come to life.\u201d<\/p>\n The Newport Show began with a Gala Preview Party on Friday, July 24, before welcoming visitors through Sunday, July 26, at the St. George\u2019s School\u2019s ice rink, which is transformed into a custom gallery space that can accommodate more than 40 dealer booths.<\/p>\n \u201cThe opportunity to see, touch, and experience art, jewelry, antiques, and collectibles up close is something our visitors look forward to every year, with many taking home incredible treasures to add to their collections,\u201d said NHS Executive Director Rebecca Bertrand. \u201cWe once again created a magical space within St. George\u2019s and, best of all, every ticket purchased supported the Newport Historical Society and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County, so guests made a difference locally, too.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe are honored and grateful for the generosity shown by our community, made possible through this beloved annual tradition, The Newport Show,\u201d said Kelley Coen, chief executive officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County. \u201cAlongside our partners at the Newport Historical Society, we are proud to be a beneficiary of an event that has made a significant difference for Newport County.\u201d<\/p>\n This year\u2019s sponsors included Savant Wealth Management, Bank Newport, Behan Bros., and Horan Building Company. Franklin & Company Design Associates and Meg Braff Designs presented at the Gala Preview Party. Newport Lamp & Shade Company supported the event, along with media sponsors American Fine Art Magazine, Incollect.com, Incollect Magazine, New England Home, The Pennsylvania Show and The Winter Show. To learn more about The Newport Show, visit TheNewportShow.com<\/span>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n About the Newport Historical Society<\/strong><\/p>\n Founded in 1854, the Newport Historical Society is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the rich history of Newport County. Our six treasured properties and extensive collections, featuring manuscripts, decorative arts, and photographs, span five centuries. We engage the community and make history more accessible through tours, educational programs, a museum, and a library. Join us in exploring and learning about our shared heritage, supported by a passionate team of historians and volunteers. Learn more at www.NewportHistory.org<\/span>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n About Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County<\/strong><\/p>\n Since 1956 the Boys & Girls Club of Newport County has provided quality programming for youth ages 5 to 18, serving over 5,500 adults, children and their families annually. In addition to the Central Clubhouse on Church Street and its Clubhouse at the Florence Gray Center in Newport\u2019s North End, the Club operates Camp Grosvenor, a 95-acre summer day camp in Saunderstown, RI. The Clubs provide safe, fun environments for children to learn, grow and develop with focus in three core areas: Health & Wellness. Education & Career Development, and Character & Leadership. For more information, please visit www.bgcnewport.org<\/span>.<\/p>\n \n <\/p>\n The post Press Release: The Newport Show Raises $4.6 Million Over Nearly Two Decades<\/a> appeared first on Newport Historical Society<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2026 CONTACT Lauren Craig membership@newporthistory.org The Newport Show Raises $4.6 Million Over Nearly Two Decades Annual Antiques and Arts Showcase Continues Support for Newport Historical Society and Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County NEWPORT, RI \u2013 More than 1,000 people visited St. George\u2019s School this weekend for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12032],"tags":[19064,1648,13432,1549,16585,2279,2443],"dealstore":[],"offerexpiration":[],"class_list":["post-7025446","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-american-history","tag-decades","tag-million","tag-newport","tag-press","tag-raises","tag-release","tag-show"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/newporthistory.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/0123-300x200.jpg\")
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