History of NRPS

The Newport Revitalization and Preservation Society (NRPS) is committed to enhancing the quality of life of the residents of Newport, PA. Comprised of volunteers who are passionate about ensuring a thriving community, NRPS members undertake improvement projects, organize public events, and work with other organizations for the betterment of the area. 

NRPS is a 501(c)(3) voluntary organization of individuals and businesses who have joined together to enhance the commercial, financial, industrial, civic, and aesthetic interests of the Newport community. The purpose of NRPS is to preserve the heritage and history of Newport and its environs, enhance our town’s future and community spirit and to fulfill the intents of the will of Katherine L. Beard. The will states that the Louise Beard Memorial is to be used as a community center, meeting place, and a home for collections of articles of historical importance.

NRPS began as two separate organizations. Newport Revitalization Inc. (NRI) was registered as a nonprofit corporation in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1992. NRI merged with the Louise Beard Memorial in 2002 and the new organization became NRPS. This union provided many advantages and resources to both organizations.