Gilded Age Horse Carriages Return to Newport This August

The soothing clip-clop of a horseshoe on the pavement will soon make its way to the City by the Sea.

Newport, Rhode Island will once again play host to "A Weekend of Coaching," a unique event taking place on the streets and grounds of the Newport Mansions.

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What to Expect at Newport’s Coaching Weekend

Every three years, stunning carriages and beautiful horses trot along as spectators get a taste of what life was like in the Gilded Age.

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Free Viewing on Bellevue Avenue

Free viewing is available to the public as the horse-drawn carriages glide down Bellevue Avenue, passing noteworthy locations like Marble House, The Elms and more. A unique sight as the three-day coaching event takes over Newport.

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What Is Coaching?

Coaching was very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries as a form of transportation, whether it be to attend social events or as a means of travel.

Though it began as a practical way to get around, deliver mail, etc., coaching was taken over by railroads, cars and other means of transportation.

However, its presence is alive and well as it has become a cherished tradition and beloved sport.

Event Details and Dates

A Weekend of Coaching, hosted by The Preservation Society of Newport County, will run from Friday, August 15 through Sunday, August 17.

A map of the driving routes for the coaching weekend can be found on the Newport Mansions website.