The Newport Mansions are filled with the history of the wealthy families who lived in them. Alva Vanderbilt, later Alva Belmont's story is the one that thrives behind the heavy walls of Marble House. Alva was born on January 17th, 1853 as Alva Ertskin Smith, [...]
Cliff Walk from the air I decided to write a piece on the top ten historical attractions in Newport RI to assist our guests if time is short. Most if not all of these landmarks are within walking distance of the Marshall Slocum Inn [...]
The Breakers Only in Newport can you walk through centuries of American life in an afternoon. Each house you visit is an authentic icon of one of the great eras of American history. Hunter House was here when the Battle of Bunker Hill [...]