Belmont Chapel Foundation

12/16/2025

Eli Shane, harpist, will perform at the Belmont Chapel on January 11, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm.

To buy tickets: islandcemeterynewport.com/special-events

track by Eli Shane

12/16/2025

https://www.islandcemeterynewport.com/special-events/eli-shane-harpist-concert

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11/18/2025

An Evening with Bobby Cowsill
December 4 and 5, 2025
6:00pm - 7:30pm

https://www.islandcemeterynewport.com/special-events/0y87of4t9parl2npykol5fpneqhns3-tykpl

11/01/2025

Vilde Aaslid, a Norwegian fiddler, will play for 45 minutes take 30 minute break and then an additional 45 minutes. People can wander in and view the Chapel and she would talk about the instrument. She will perform on Nov. 2 and Nov. 23 from 1-3pm.
Get a taste of Norwegian fiddle music at this free event being offered by Island Cemetery and see the chapel at the same time..

10/29/2025

https://www.islandcemeterynewport.com/special-events/very-merry-dickens-carolers-at-the-belmont-chapel

The Very Merry Dickens Carolers is comprised of professional singers who love the music of the season and enjoy bringing the season home to you. We have been invited into people's homes as well as corporate and public events to perform our library of Christmas music written in four-part harmony for

07/13/2025

03/31/2025

https://www.islandcemeterynewport.com/special-events/ay-11-sunday-2-pm-newport-neighborhood-burial-sites-presented-at-the-belmont-chapel

Neighborhood burial sites …

03/31/2025

https://www.islandcemeterynewport.com/special-events/farewell-to-newport

Ever wonder why Farewell Street is named Farewell?

03/31/2025

https://www.islandcemeterynewport.com/store-SgtQ8/p/farewell-to-newport

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03/21/2025

The News from Island Cemetery
Serving Newport’s families for over 175 years …
Current Projects

Events in Island Cemetery and at the Belmont Chapel

Now that the chapel has been reopened it is available for funeral ceremonies, concerts, lectures, art exhibits and even weddings. Public events include ticketed events such as lectures, musical performances, and exhibits. Private events include funerals and funeral services in the Belmont Chapel, celebratory gatherings and parties in the Belmont Chapel. We have our first funeral ceremony in the Chapel next week and our first wedding in May.

Lew and Trudy Keen have been doing a very popular lecture series in the chapel (go to https://www.islandcemeterynewport.com/tours-lectures on our website).

Sheffield Players at Belmont Chapel
On Sunday, March 9, Puddingstone Festival presented the Sheffield Players to a sold out crowd! The Sheffield Players String Quartet performed chamber music for the 50 people in attendance.

Be sure to Save the Date for the 4th annual Belmont Stakes to be held on June 7, 2025.

02/22/2025

Spring is almost here and with it the Triple Crown and the Belmont Stakes! Plan to join us for Belmont Stakes Race Day 2025!