On this date in 1962, the Preservation Society purchased The Elms – saving it from demolition, and making it possible for you to picnic with a Greek goddess! Learn more about our new Stroll the Gardens & Grounds ticket - link in bio. #throwbackthursday #NewportMansions #NewportRhodeIsland #DiscoverNewport #TheClassicCoast #VisitNewEngland #RhodeIsland #TheBreakers #Elms #History #ThingsToDoinNewport #RoadTrip #FamilyRoadTrips #Museums #picnicwithagreengiraffe #picnicwithaGreekGod #picnicwithamilliondollarview #tbt #OnThisDay