Vernon House

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House serving as the headquarters of the Comte de Rochambeau, commander of the French forces stationed in Newport 1780d-1783 during the American Revolutionary War

General Information

Hours:
Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; check for seasonal schedule changes.
Fees:
There is no fee to view the Vernon House from the street; interior access may require a tour fee.
Pet Policy:
Pets are allowed outdoors only and not inside historic structures.
Closest cities with hotels:
Newport, RI
Seasons:
All year, with the best weather in late spring through early fall.
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How to Get There

From downtown Newport, RI, take Thames Street north and turn left onto Touro Street. The Vernon House is located on the east side of Touro Street near Mill Street.

Overview

The Vernon House is a colonial house from the late 17th century, remodeled in 1759 into the city's finest example of academic Georgian architecture, with a hip roof, dormers, and a central hall with elegant woodwork. General Rochambeau used it as his headquarters during the French occupation. The Vernon family owned it until 1872. It is a National Historic Landmark (1968) and is not regularly open to visitors.

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