Hurricane Preparedness I
Raymond J. Perry, CEM, Capt. USCG (Ret.) is the Emergency Manager for the Town of Portsmouth RI, and was, until recently, an instructor for more than 13 years at the Mass. Maritime Academy Graduate School where he taught Emergency Operations under their Master of Science Emergency Management Program, and Emergency Preparedness for Facility Managers. Ray has over 40 years of operational disaster preparedness and response management as well as policy making experience. He welcomes the opportunity to discuss hurricane evacuation decision making, and what you can do to help protect what is most important in the event of a personal crisis.
Pre-registration is required as seating is limited. This event is free to the public.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
2:00 – 3:00pm
Belmont Chapel at Island Cemetery
30 Warner Street, Newport
~ Donations welcome. Your support makes a difference! ~
Hurricane Preparedness II
Raymond J. Perry, CEM, Capt. USCG (Ret.) is the Emergency Manager for the Town of Portsmouth RI, and was, until recently, an instructor for more than 13 years at the Mass. Maritime Academy Graduate School where he taught Emergency Operations under their Master of Science Emergency Management Program, and Emergency Preparedness for Facility Managers. Ray has over 40 years of operational disaster preparedness and response management as well as policy making experience. He welcomes the opportunity to discuss hurricane evacuation decision making, and what you can do to help protect what is most important in the event of a personal crisis.
Pre-registration is required as seating is limited. This event is free to the public.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
6:30 – 7:30pm
Belmont Chapel at Island Cemetery
30 Warner Street, Newport
Parking on site.
~ Donations welcome. Your support makes a difference! ~
New Deal Horse & Carriage
Enjoy a time travel experience with a horse and buggy ride in our cemetery … a museum of Gilded Age monuments designed by famous architects and sculptors of their time! There is one more opportunity left until the fall when we will add this experience to our fall lecture series!
As Above So Below
About the Artist: Juditta Musette is a multidisciplinary artist based in Newport, Rhode Island. Her practice spans painting, music, illustration, and performance. Known for her surreal imagery and emotionally vibrant style, Musette’s work invites viewers into imaginative worlds that are both whimsical and profound. She approaches each painting as a spontaneous act of exploration, layering symbolism, gesture, and craft into each piece.
Belmont Stakes Race Day
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Volunteer Clean-up Day
Join us for Clean-Up Day at Island Cemetery Newport ! Help preserve and beautify our grounds. We look forward to seeing you!
Wreaths Across America (Dec. 14)
Island Cemetery Clean-Up hosted by the Surface Navy Association Newport Chapter and the VFW
Holiday 2024
The Island Cemetery invites you to the 2024 holiday event featuring the Victorian Singers presenting traditional Christmas carols.
Wreaths Across America (Dec. 7)
Island Cemetery Clean-Up hosted by the Surface Navy Association Newport Chapter and the VFW
Fall Volunteer Day
Join us in a clean up day in preparation for Veteran's Day and the colder months to come.
Belmont Chapel Grand Opening
Belmont Chapel Grand Opening
The public is invited to come to the opening at which there will be a video presentation and refreshments.