Chepstow (mansion)

Chepstow is an Italianate house museum located in Newport, Rhode Island, built in 1860 as a summer cottage for Edmund Schermerhorn. The mansion, which overlooks Narragansett Avenue, features a rich history tied to prominent families, including the Astors and the Morris family. It was donated to the Preservation Society of Newport County in 1986 and opened to the public in 1998. Visitors can explore a dynamic collection of art and furniture, including American paintings and historical furnishings, making it a captivating destination for tourists and researchers alike.