Newport Harbor - Fort Adams

Fort Adams was built to protect Newport and the approach to Providence. Although the fort was obsolete by the time it was completed, it was active from 1824 until the 1950's.. It is open for tours and hosts special events such as a Halloween 'haunted fort", civil war reenactments, car shows, dog shows, overnight youth stays in the barrack and musical festivals. 

Gun Ports and Entrance - Fort Adams, Newport, RI

As long as your event is appropriate, you can even rent the fort.

More of the gun ports at Fort Adams

The Library of Congress has some old photographs and drawing of the fort available

• A great collection of drawings and early photographs of the fort

• More drawings and photographs of the redoubt

• Drawing - Battery Talbot

You can get to the fort by auto or you can take the water taxi or Jamestown Ferry.

For more information please visit the Fort Adams site