Coaching Weekend (Newport, R.I.)
Variant namesCoaching Weekend sponsored by the Preservation Society of Newport County; begun in 1968; usually held every three years but sometimes there is a longer skip. Most recently held in Aug. 1006. Whips and parties arrive with horses and coaches, the horses being stabled in the Breakers stable and other area barns. Routes for drives are posted so that all can see the historic coaches and horses. Demonstrations are given at The Elms on the lawn. Most events are free and open to the public but the Coaching Ball is by invitation only.
From the description of Coaching Weekend materials collection, 1968-2006. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 74986065
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| creatorOf | Coaching Weekend (Newport, R.I.). Coaching Weekend materials collection, 1968-2006. | Preservation Society of Newport County |
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| associatedWith | Breakers, The (Newport, R.I.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Elms, The (Newport, R.I.) | corporateBody |
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| Rhode Island--Newport | |||
| Newport (R.I.) |
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| Balls (Parties) |
| Carriages and carts |
| Coach drivers |
| Coaching (Transportation) |
| Festivals |
| Parades |
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