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Fort Adams Trust

Name: Fort Adams Trust
Address: 90 Fort Adams Drive, Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI, 02840, US
Telephone: +14018410707
Price range: $
Rating: 4.9

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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.

05/30/2026

Host your next corporate event somewhere unforgettable. From holiday parties and award banquets to team-building retreats and charity events, Fort Adams offers a one-of-a-kind waterfront setting filled with history, atmosphere, and stunning views your guests will never forget.

Interested in learning more? Reach out to [email protected] to start planning your event today.

05/28/2026

The Newport 10 Miler returns to Fort Adams on May 31st!

Run one of Rhode Island’s most scenic waterfront races while supporting the ongoing historic restoration of Fort Adams and helping expand public access for more beautiful community events in the future. Proceeds also benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Newport County.

Register now before spots run out: https://newport10miler.com/race-info/

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we reflect with gratitude and remembrance as we honor those who gave their lives in service to our country.

05/22/2026

10 days until we take on 10 Miles in Newport!

https://newport10miler.com/course/

05/21/2026

Heads up before planning your visit — due to large events happening at Fort Adams throughout the season, some tour schedules will be adjusted on the following dates:

May 22–25
• No self-guided tours
• Guided tours available

May 31
• No self-guided tours until 1 PM
• Guided tours at 9:30, 11:30, 1:30, & 3:30

June 19
• No guided or self-guided tours

June 20
• No self-guided tours
• Guided tours at 9:30, 11:30, 1:30, & 3:30

July 18 – August 6
• No guided or self-guided tours available

August 8
• No self-guided or guided tours

September 27
• No self-guided tours
• Guided tours at 9:30, 11:30, 1:30, & 3:30

September 30 – October 5
• No self-guided tours
• Guided tours available Monday, October 5

October 11
• No self-guided or guided tours

Thank you for understanding as we balance tours alongside an exciting season of events at the Fort!

05/19/2026

Register today!

Brand new this year: the Boots on the Ground for Heroes 5K Run/Walk at Fort Adams.

Run or walk a scenic course through historic Fort Adams State Park while honoring the 29 Rhode Islanders lost in post-9/11 service. Every step is a chance to remember, reflect, and come together as a community this Memorial Day weekend.

Registration is $35 and closes May 22.

Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/RI/Newport/BootsOnTheGroundForHeroes5K

05/18/2026

This is your sign to come visit 💙 we would love to have you

05/17/2026

Over 7,000 boots. Thousands of stories. One powerful Memorial Day weekend at Fort Adams.

Join us for the Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial honoring our fallen service members.

NEW THIS YEAR — Heroes 5K Run/Walk
Take part in the brand new 5K through picturesque Fort Adams State Park following a ceremony honoring Rhode Islanders lost in service. Registration is $35 and supports the Memorial and Operation Stand Down Rhode Island

Free admission for all other Memorial events and displays throughout the weekend.

Learn more: https://osdri.org/botg/

05/15/2026

Two tours. Two completely different ways to experience Fort Adams.

Storm the Fort:
Explore the military architecture, tunnels, artillery positions, and the seven layers of defense that protected the fort.

Life at the Fort:
Step beyond the walls and into the stories of the people who lived and worked here every single day.

So… which tour are you choosing first?
Comment below: Storm the Fort or Life at the Fort

05/14/2026

By land. By sea. Underground.

What made this defensive architecture so impressive? Come and learn on our Storm the Fort guided tour!

Book your tour today fortadams.org/book-a-tour/

Address

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

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+14018410707

Website

http://fortadams.org/

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