Mars and the Gilded Age Imagination

During America’s Gilded Age — a time of grand mansions and great curiosity — the nation was captivated by Mars.

Join author David Baron for The Martians, a fascinating look at the astronomer Percival Lowell and the frenzy he inspired for life on the red planet.

When: October 16, 2025, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Ave
Newport, RI 02840

Live at Rosecliff and via Zoom.


A reception begins at 5 p.m., with Baron’s book The Martians available for purchase and signing before the lecture.

Tickets: https://www.newportmansions.org/events/mars-and-the-gilded-age-imagination/

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