Become a Member
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of The Preservation Society of Newport County. The benefits of joining are many:
- Personalized membership card granting free and unlimited admission to regular tours at all Society properties
- Front of the line entrance privileges at all properties
- Savings on special events including lectures, films, academic programs and children's activities
- 10% discount at the Newport Mansions Stores
- Annual subscription to the Preservation Society's journal, the Newport Gazette
- Complimentary copy of the Preservation Society's Annual Report
- Member window decal
- Opportunity to rent Rosecliff for a private function
- Monthly E-newsletter
- 1 membership pass to the Rooftop and Behind the Scenes Tour of The Elms (You may book your Behind the Scenes Tour at any Newport Mansions ticket desk when you arrive for your visit.)
Have questions about membership? Read the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
Become a member now by clicking on one of the categories below.
Advance reservations are strongly recommended for the behind the scenes tour. Reserve now, or make a reservation over the counter at any Newport Mansions property.
Student--$35 (fully tax-deductible)
For students ages 17 to 25
All the benefits of basic membership for 1 student EXCEPT Rooftop and Behind the Scenes Tour of The Elms and subscriptions to Newport Gazette and Annual Report
Individual--$50 (fully tax-deductible)
All the benefits of basic membership listed above for one adult
Dual--$75 (fully tax-deductible)
All the benefits of basic membership listed above for two adults living at the same address
Household--$90 (fully tax-deductible)
All the benefits of basic membership for 2 adults and all children age 17 & under at the same address
Steward--$250 ($230 is tax-deductible)
All the benefits of Household membership plus:
Four (4) single-house tickets for guests to one of the Society's properties
Invitations to educational programs, galas and special events
Formal recognition in the Society's Annual Report
Patron --$500 ($429 is tax-deductible)
All the benefits of Steward membership plus:
Six (6) single-house tickets for guests to one of the Society's properties
Complimentary one-year subscription to Newport Life Magazine
Benefactor--$1,000 ($849 is tax-deductible)
All the benefits of Patron membership plus:
Eight (8) single-house tickets for guests to one of the Society's properties
One individual gift membership to the individual of member's choice
Heritage Circle--$2,500 ($2,329 is tax-deductible)
All the benefits of Household membership plus:
Ten (10) single-house tickets for guests to one of the Society's properties
Private docent tour for member and four guests
President's Circle--$5,000 ($4,569 is tax-deductible)
All the benefits of Heritage Circle membership plus:
Twelve (12) single-house tickets for guests to one of the Society's properties
One private Curator's Tour (by appointment) for member and eight guests
Invitation for two to the Annual President's Dinner hosted at one of the Society's historic properties
Chairman's Circle--$10,000 ($9,109 is tax-deductible)
All the benefits of President's Circle membership plus:
Twenty (20) single-house tickets for guests to one of the Society's properties
One private Director's Tour (by appointment) for member and ten guests with a champagne reception
Three (3) household gift memberships to three families of member's choice
Formal recognition on Annual Donor Plaque at Preservation Society headquarters.