The Elms

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367 Bellevue Ave
Newport, RI 02840

The Preservation Society of Newport County is dedicated to protecting, preserving, and presenting Newport County's architectural heritage. Established in 1639, Newport became a significant port city and a fashionable resort, notably known for its opulent summer cottages from the Gilded Age.

The Society offers a range of tours and events that delve into Gilded Age history, providing insights from historians and authors. Additionally, it facilitates memberships that grant unlimited access to its properties, allowing visitors to explore the rich history and remarkable architecture of Newport's mansions.

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4.595 reviews
Jim W.
6/26/2025

This was an outstanding mansion tour in Newport, RI. The Elms itself was easy & very interesting, but, surprisingly, the grounds were even more stunning, and at the end of it all sat the...

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Robin H.
8/6/2024

Good self guided house tour. It's nice that they are getting more of the original furniture back, look especially at Mr. Berwins bedroom...we did not have time but the guided servant quarters tour...

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Helene S.
12/4/2022

Technology filled The Elms which was built for Edward and Sarah Berwind at a cost of $1.5 million dollars. Although they never had children, their nieces and nephews spent time at the mansion and...

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Ray C.
6/27/2024

The Elms was one of our favorite mansions to tour. It has a lot of interesting history and is beautiful.

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J M D.
9/5/2024

In my humble opinion, the most interesting and understated of all the Newport Mansions! The stairwell for the servants says alot about how they were treated here versus some of the other homes!...

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