Christmas in Newport at Beechwood, the Astors' Newport mansion


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Step back in time and experience the elegance of Victorian Christmas in Newport. The Astor mansion is alive with Christmas activity as the Beechwood Theatre Company portrays Astor family members and servants in the midst of holiday preparations. Tour the beautifully decorated mansion, then enter the ballroom for Christmas carols and dancing. Holiday warmth awaits in Newport.

Whether you are a Victorian history buff or just traveling with family and friends, you are sure to enjoy this spirited interpretation of the Astors' Newport Christmas festivities.

Of the Newport mansions, the Astors' Beechwood is the only living history museum.

November 5 - December 30 Open daily.
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Imagine your Newport mansion wedding in our elegant and spacious mansion, featuring our sparkling ballroom inspired by the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles.

Whether classicial elegance or cutting edge
styling is your goal, Astors' Beechwood is the perfect location for your special celebration.

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Holiday Murder at the Mansion
The Astors have invited friends and family for a festive holiday evening, but what should have been a night of holiday frivolity turns deadly and the party swiftly unravels. Guests search the mansion for clues, question suspects and solve the crime in this fast-paced interactive murder mystery. Fridays November 7 - December 19 7 pm [more info] Buy Tickets Online

Victorian Christmas Concert
Enjoy an evening of classical Christmas music, both a cappella and accompanied, presented by the Beechwood Theatre Company. Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Blackstone Caterers. Sponsored by the Beechwood Foundation. December 7 6pm. All seats $10.
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Christmas Feast
Join Mrs. Astor and her family for Newport's premiere Christmas event. As you cross the threshold of the Astors' Beechwood Mansion, you step back in time to St. Nicholas Day 1891. Tour the mansion, feast on an elegant dinner, enjoy breathtaking music and chuckle with the servants as they join in the revelry.
Reservations required.
December 6, 13, 20 7:00pm-10:00pm
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