Join Newport furniture maker Jeffrey Greene and
fellow furniture enthusiasts on a tour of some of the city’s most
important collections and historic buildings. Anyone with an interest in
Newport’s legendary Goddard and Townsend cabinetmakers will enjoy viewing these
world-renowned collections and visiting the most prominent landmarks of 18th-century
Newport. Mr. Greene specializes in handcrafting
furniture in manner of the Goddard and Townsend craftsmen and is recognized for
his insight on their work and individual methods. He is also the author of American Furniture of the 18th
Century and the owner of the Ball
& Claw, his showroom in Newport.
Included in the tour are:
Preservation Society of Newport County's Hunter HouseÂ
sites of Goddard and Townsend houses and workshops
Museum of Newport History at Brick Market
the historic Colony House
lunch at the White Horse Tavern
historic Trinity Church
Newport Restoration Foundation's Whitehorne House
The day starts at 9:00 a.m. at the Hunter House and ends about 4:00 p.m. at the
Whitehorne House.
A price of $95 per person includes all admissions, tours, and lunch. Space is
extremely limited. Email info@theballandclaw.com or call 401-848-5600.
