Rhode Island History/Heritage News from Rhode Island Roads Magazine http://riroads.com/ en-us Rhode Island Roads Magazine is the online magazine of travel, life, dining, and entertainment for people who love Rhode Island. These items appear in the History/Heritage news section of RI Roads. Copyright 2004, Rhode Island Roads Magazine editor@riroads.com http://riroads.com/adgraphix/riroadsbutton.gif Rhode Island Roads Magazine http://riroads.com/ 1200 Open House To Showcase Restorationshttp://riroads.com/news/20090703colonial.htm The Newport Historical Society will showcase restorations to its properties during a Celebration of the Colonial City on Friday, July 3, 2009, 4 to 6pm. All are invited to this Open House and fundraiser to view the recent and continuing preservation efforts for five of Newport's historic architectural treasures. Admission is $40 in advance, $50 on the day of the event, and $25 for Newport Historical Society members; children under twelve are free. Admission bracelets allow entrance to all properties and include drinks, hors d'oeuvres and dessert, and special discounts at the Museum and Shop at Brick Market. Open House To Showcase Restorationshttp://riroads.com/news/20090703colonial.htm The Newport Historical Society will showcase restorations to its properties during a Celebration of the Colonial City on Friday, July 3, 2009, 4 to 6pm. All are invited to this Open House and fundraiser to view the recent and continuing preservation efforts for five of Newport's historic architectural treasures. Admission is $40 in advance, $50 on the day of the event, and $25 for Newport Historical Society members; children under twelve are free. Admission bracelets allow entrance to all properties and include drinks, hors d'oeuvres and dessert, and special discounts at the Museum and Shop at Brick Market.