Fort Adams Trust

Fort Adams Trust It's at the Fort! Website: www.fortadams.org

Phone: 401.841.0707
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Largest, most sophisticated, most complex Fortress in North America… the NASA of its day... and a destination for adventure learning and recreation today.

A busy weekend is ahead at Fort Adams! ☀️⛵ Bermuda Race festivities are underway and admission to Fort Adams is free. We...
06/18/2026

A busy weekend is ahead at Fort Adams! ☀️

⛵ Bermuda Race festivities are underway and admission to Fort Adams is free. We highly recommend arriving by bike, water taxi, or by sea if possible, and carpooling if you’re driving.

🎖️ On June 20, join us for the Juneteenth Living History Celebration inside the Parade Field. Registration is required.

☕🚗 On June 21, Cars & Coffee returns to the North Lawn! This event is free and open to the public. Spectators do not need to register, but all display vehicles must be pre-registered.

See you at the Fort this weekend!

Fall in love, say “I do,” and celebrate surrounded by the beauty of Newport Harbor at Fort Adams. From golden sunsets ov...
06/17/2026

Fall in love, say “I do,” and celebrate surrounded by the beauty of Newport Harbor at Fort Adams. From golden sunsets over the water to historic stone walls and sweeping coastal scenery, it’s the kind of place wedding dreams are made of. 🤍

💌Email us at [email protected]

Celebrate the 4th of July at Fort Adams! 🇺🇸Join us for live music by The Americano’s, food trucks, lawn games, bouncy ho...
06/12/2026

Celebrate the 4th of July at Fort Adams! 🇺🇸

Join us for live music by The Americano’s, food trucks, lawn games, bouncy houses, and one of the best views of Newport’s spectacular firework show.

Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or lawn chairs, and enjoy an unforgettable evening on the Parade Field.

• Gates open at 6 PM
• Live music 6:30–9 PM
• Fireworks around 9:15 PM
• Free to all, but reservations are required! Reserve your spot today at FortAdams.org/events/4th-of-july/

👑Fort Adams Trust members receive exclusive VIP parking access.

**Carpooling is highly encouraged as large crowds are expected.**

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Thank you to our INCREDIBLE Summer Event Series sponsors who make our free community events possible!

Community Champion Sponsors🌟
American Cruise Lines Cordtsen Design Architecture Dockwa Hogan Associates | Christie’s International Real Estate McGrath Clambakes & Catering Starkweather & Shepley Surv Rhode Island & RI 250th Grant

Community Supporter Sponsors✨
BankNewport Behan Bros., Inc. Heritage Restaurant Group Mac Designs Newport Ragged Island Brewing Co. Rhodies seedtotable_newport & Janney Montgomery Scott LLC

Your Fort Adams era starts with a membership ⚓️✨Membership perks include:• FREE unlimited guided & self-guided tours (in...
06/10/2026

Your Fort Adams era starts with a membership ⚓️✨

Membership perks include:
• FREE unlimited guided & self-guided tours (including our new 2026 guided tours!)
• July 4th member parking and early access
• 20% off specialty tours and the gift shop
• Discounted event tickets
• 10% off Newport Helicopter Tours
• AND more!

Support the fort. Explore more. Enjoy exclusive perks all season long.

Learn more at FortAdams.org/join-support/membership or email [email protected]

This Wednesday only: discover the hidden role music played in shaping life at Fort Adams.Join Mark Stickney, Founder of ...
06/08/2026

This Wednesday only: discover the hidden role music played in shaping life at Fort Adams.

Join Mark Stickney, Founder of Historic Music of Newport, for a special walking tour featuring remarkable stories, forgotten musicians, and the sounds that once echoed through the fort’s walls.

A few spots remain—reserve yours today before they’re gone.

📅 June 10 | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 90 Fort Adam Drive, Newport, RI

🔗 Sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/u3m68sc

Fort Adams’ 2026 Summer Event Series kicks off THIS MONTH with Music at the Fort☀️Free admission • Wednesday, June 24 • ...
06/07/2026

Fort Adams’ 2026 Summer Event Series kicks off THIS MONTH with Music at the Fort☀️

Free admission • Wednesday, June 24 • 6–8 PM
Fort Adams, Newport, RI

Bring a picnic, enjoy the food trucks, then sit back, relax, and soak in the live music by Chelley Knight & the Dope Things 🎶

We can’t wait to see you there!
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A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors who made the Fort Adams Summer Event Series possible.

Community Champion Sponsors🌟
& RI 250th Grant

Community Supporter Sponsors✨
& Janney Montgomery Scott LLC

🕯️What happens inside Fort Adams after dark?Join author and paranormal investigator David Raby and his team of experienc...
06/04/2026

🕯️What happens inside Fort Adams after dark?

Join author and paranormal investigator David Raby and his team of experienced investigators for a 4-hour exploration of the fort's tunnels, hidden spaces, and unexplained mysteries.

Available on select dates only:
July 18 • August 8 • September 19 • October 10

⚠️Tour sizes are limited, and spots fill quickly.

Call (401) 841-0707 to reserve your place... if you dare.

Looking for a way to give back this weekend?Join us Saturday, June 6, from 10 AM–12 PM and help us Hold Down the Fort. S...
06/02/2026

Looking for a way to give back this weekend?

Join us Saturday, June 6, from 10 AM–12 PM and help us Hold Down the Fort. Spend a morning by the water helping protect and preserve Fort Adams for future generations.

As a nonprofit, we rely on volunteers like you to help care for this historic landmark. Bring a friend, enjoy the fresh air, and make a difference in your community.

Interested? Email Rob at [email protected].

06/02/2026

Golden hour, beautiful décor, a delicious clambake, and an evening spent celebrating by the water. This is exactly why we love helping make event dreams a reality. ✨🫶

June 1st understood the assignment.

Address

90 Fort Adams Drive, Fort Adams State Park
Newport, RI
02840

Opening Hours

Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+14018410707

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