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War, Wealth & Riverfront Tales: Taylor Mansion & East Row Tour
Kentucky, USA
$35
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The historic Taylor Mansion in Newport’s East Row is open for guided tours led by Scott Clark, one of Northern Kentucky’s most respected historians and preservationists. Winner of the 2025 Cincinnati Preservation Champion Award and the 2025 Kentucky State Service to Preservation Award, Clark was instrumental in preserving the Mansion, creating historic districts, and saving Newport’s Southgate Street School, a landmark of African American educational history.
Built in 1820 by General James Taylor Jr., the “Father of Newport,” the mansion reflects the city’s early prominence. Taylor served as Quartermaster General during the War of 1812 and shaped Newport into a thriving river city. Inside are hand-carved woodwork, fireplaces, and soaring ceilings, while its façade anchors the local Historic District. Clark’s tours make the mansion and East Row a lens into Newport’s history, from its riverfront economy to immigrant communities, cultural growth, and its place in Newport's Sin City past.
Built in 1820 by General James Taylor Jr., the “Father of Newport,” the mansion reflects the city’s early prominence. Taylor served as Quartermaster General during the War of 1812 and shaped Newport into a thriving river city. Inside are hand-carved woodwork, fireplaces, and soaring ceilings, while its façade anchors the local Historic District. Clark’s tours make the mansion and East Row a lens into Newport’s history, from its riverfront economy to immigrant communities, cultural growth, and its place in Newport's Sin City past.
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War, Wealth & Riverfront Tales: Taylor Mansion & East Row Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- 90 minute Guided Tour of Historic East Row & the James Taylor Mansion
Meeting point
Please meet at the historic landmark marker in front of the Taylor Mansion 5 minutes before your scheduled tour. Parking is available on-site, with additional parking garages just a short walk away. Street parking is not permitted in the East Row.
Return details
Please meet at the historic landmark marker in front of the Taylor Mansion 5 minutes before your scheduled tour. Parking is available on-site, with additional parking garages just a short walk away. Street parking is not permitted in the East Row.
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NewportStep back in time with a guided stroll through Newport’s historic Mansion Hill district — a neighborhood once home to river captains, wealthy industrialists, and Civil War generals. Starting at the iconic Taylor Mansion, this walking tour unveils the stunning 19th-century architecture, hidden stories, and rich heritage that shaped one of Northern Kentucky’s most prestigious enclaves. Discover elegant Victorian homes, hear tales of Newport’s gilded past, and enjoy scenic views near the Ohio River as you explore one of the region’s best-preserved historic districts.
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War, Wealth & Riverfront Tales: Taylor Mansion & East Row Tour
Kentucky, USA
$35
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!