Community Corner
America's Playground: Sports in Newport during the Gilded Age
In addition to its famous oceanscapes, summer “cottages,” & historic houses, Newport’s sporting traditions also influenced the way America once played – and continues to play today. Tennis, sailing, polo, & golf all became popular throughout the country in large part because they came of age in Gilded Age Newport.
Speakers:
Barclay Douglas, President, Newport Country ClubDan Keating, Founder and President, Newport International Polo SeriesDyer Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Herreshoff Marine Museum / America’s Cup Hall of FameDouglas Stark, Museum Director, International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum
Moderator:
Edward Achorn, Vice President & Editoral Pages Editor of the Providence Journal
Free & Open to the Public
RSVP: programs@tennisfame.comPre-Registration is Recommended
For more information contact: Doug Stark, 401-849-3990
Presented by the New England Museum Association (NEMA)