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MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Life at Fort Adams Tour

  • August 18, 2026 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

  • Fort Adams

    80 Fort Adams Dr
    Newport, Rhode Island 02840
Ticket Price $14.78 This event is not available
Description

Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Tuesday, August 18th, at 11:30am for "Life at the Fort," a member-exclusive tour of Fort Adams in Newport.

Fort Adams, which is more than granite walls and artillery placements — it is a place shaped by people. On this immersive tour, you’ll discover the human stories behind the stone: the engineers who designed its defenses, the laborers who constructed its massive walls, and the soldiers who stood watch over Newport Harbor.

Life at the Fort meant more than military drills. It meant routines, responsibilities, and relationships. You’ll learn what daily life looked like inside a 19th-century coastal fort — from living quarters and rations to discipline and downtime.

This tour also highlights the often-overlooked contributions of workers and families connected to the Fort. Behind every cannon and casemate were individuals whose labor and service sustained the operation of this strategic stronghold.

Set against sweeping harbor views and historic architecture, Life at the Fort offers a deeply personal perspective on one of Rhode Island’s most significant landmarks.

Date & Time

Tue, Aug 18, 2026 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Venue Details

Fort Adams

80 Fort Adams Dr
Newport, Rhode Island 02840 Fort Adams
Rhode Island Historical Society

The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state's oldest and only statewide historical organization, is dedicated to honoring, interpreting and sharing Rhode Island's past to enrich the present and inspire the future. Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st  -century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders through its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center and the Aldrich House.


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