This very handsome and elegant Renaissance Revival mansion is the former home of one of Rhode Island's most influential politicians, Henry Lippitt. It's massive, with 30 rooms spread over three-floors, the mansion displays American Victorian opulence at its best. All of the rooms are finished in filigreed woodwork and the light through the stained-glass windows is amazing during Autumn. Since its construction in 1865, the mansion harbored generations of Lippitt's descendants until they finally donated it to Preserve Rhode Island in 1981. The society hosts tours (on Friday only during Summer) and it also rents the estate along with the first-floor museum for events.
Website: preserveri.org
Phone: (401) 453-0688
Cross Streets: Between Fones Aly and Angell St
Closed now
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199 Hope Street Providence, RI 02906 ·502.90 mi
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Amenities
- Accessible
- Family friendly
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Always a treat to visit Lippitt House Museum. Each time I have gone, there has been something new I have learned. The guides are great, engaging, and invite questions and comments. A very worthwhile visit.
MoreStunning property and well preserved
MoreFabulous piece of architecture beautifully preserved and presented by staff delivering interesting information about family history in relation to the changing social and political climate of the times
MoreWe thoroughly enjoyed our tour of this 1865 home. Our guide was so well-informed about the fascinating history of this home and family that lived there. Our tour lasted an hour, and was $10 per person.
MoreWe are from the UK and Cathy was hugely helpful in arranging a private tour for us. We absolutely fell in love with the house, which is stunning. There were things which we could touch and amazing rooms to look at. The craftsmanship in the ceiling and wall decoration was amazing. The whole house was a delight and Cathy was a great guide. Thanks Cathy!
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