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MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Tour of Butts Hill with the Battle of Rhode Island Associtiation

  • May 20, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Butts Hill Fort

    35 Dyer Street
    Portsmouth, Rhode Island 02871
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Description

Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Wednesday, May 20th, at 10am for a member-exclusive tour of Butts Hill Fort, the oldest surviving Revolutionary War fortification in Southern New England, maintained by the Battle of Rhode Island Association. 

 Discover the history of Butts Hill Fort and the role it played in the Revolution, as well as the restoration project spearheaded by BORIA to make the campus more accessible for Rhode Islanders.

The Battle of Rhode Island Association (BoRIA) grew out of an effort started in February 2021 by the Portsmouth (RI) Historical Society to restore Butts Hill Fort, the largest period earthwork still extant in southeastern New England. Started by colonial militia in 1775, the Fort was in succession occupied by British, American, French, and finally Rhode Island State troops. It was the headquarters of American forces during the Rhode Island Campaign in 1778 and anchored the American defensive line in the Battle of Rhode Island.

Date & Time

Wed, May 20, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Venue Details

Butts Hill Fort

35 Dyer Street
Portsmouth, Rhode Island 02871 Butts Hill Fort
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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