Spend 2027 Independence Day weekend in Newport, Rhode Island, with 8Y5!

Friday starts with a class sushi dinner and an evening pot-luck welcome social. On Saturday we will start with breakfast at Miley Hall or your B&B. Noted Newport architectural historian and classmate Ross Cann ’85 (AIA, RA, M.Phil., Cambridge; M.Arch., Columbia) will lead us through the magnificent Breakers followed by lunch in its cafe. Then Ross will take us through Scully’s beloved Isaac Bell House. You may then explore your choice of Marble House, Rosecliff, or Kingscote at your leisure that afternoon or some other time during the weekend. A class dinner at Miley Hall will precede another evening pot-luck social.

On Sunday, July 4th, we will start with breakfast at Miley Hall or your B&B. We will walk to Newport's historic Colonial-era Colony House, home to a magnificent full-length Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington. Outside, we will hear a costumed reenactor read the Declaration of Independence from the very steps where Rhode Islanders first heard it proclaimed in Newport 251 years earlier. The celebration will include traditional colonial music performed by the Pawtuxet Rangers. After lunch at La Forge, overlooking the historic Newport Casino celebrated by Vincent Scully, we will attend qualifying grass-court matches at the Newport Open and browse the International Tennis Hall of Fame museum. We will walk back to Miley Hall for a class dinner. Later we will watch Newport's famous Fourth of July fireworks from a special viewing location.

On Monday morning, we will walk Newport's spectacular Cliff Walk before enjoying lunch at Easton's Beach (First Beach).

What's different from 2024?

Accommodations

Artful Lodger B&B

Call Heidi Soares at (401) 847-3132 before October 16th and mention “Yale ’85” to receive a 10% discount.

We have reserved all six rooms at this highly rated, reasonably priced B&B. Several classmates stayed there in 2024. A 15-minute walk along Narragansett Avenue gets you to our dinners in Miley Hall. An easy 18-minute walk down Spring Street brings you to the Young Building for our evening socials. Or you can take a short drive to free parking at both destinations.

Website: https://artfullodger.com/

Ivy Lodge 

The Ivy Lodge sits a 4-minute walk from our Miley Hall dinner location and a 17-minute walk to our evening social in the Young Building. Or you can take a short drive to free parking at both destinations.

Ivy Lodge does not offer a discount but has reasonable advance reservation pricing.

Website: http://ivylodge.com

Program pricing for classmates staying at B&Bs

Classmates choosing their own accommodations can participate in the class program.

Registration form forthcoming. 

Your package includes:

Breakfasts are available at your B&B.

One Person $110

Two People $220

Three People $320

Four People $420

Young Building

Classmates seeking an economical and highly social weekend may stay in the historic Young Building at Salve Regina University at special group rates. Accommodations consist of suites with extra-long twin beds, private bathrooms, fresh linens and towels. Classmates may reserve a single, double, triple or quad suite. A 16-minute walk brings you to breakfasts and dinners at Miley Hall. Or take a 27-minute stroll along a section of the oceanfront Cliff Walk to start your day before breakfast.

The Young Building will serve as our social headquarters, with informal evening gatherings on Friday and Saturday.

Pricing: Young Building accommodations and full program

Registration form forthcoming. 14 suites available holding 1-4 people each.

Your package includes:


One Person $490

Two Person $850

Three People $1,300

Four People $1,700

Weekend Itinerary

Newport is a wonderfully walkable town. Most destinations are within walking distance of our accommodations, and local trolley service offers another transportation option.

Friday, July 2

Saturday, July 3

Sunday, July 4 — Independence Day

Monday, July 5