Many in town know Hamilton for her work as the chair of The Newport Show, an antiques market she founded in 2005 — which held its fifteenth show this past July. “ The antiques show is my baby,” said Hamilton, who notes the show is meant to be for everybody, regardless of their knowledge about antiques. The Newport Show is the main fundraiser for its co-beneficiaries, the Newport Historical Society, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County. Proceeds from sponsorships and ticket sales support Newport’s distinguished past and its historic future. To date, The Show has raised over $3M, which is divided between these two worthy non-profits.