East Gate
Enter through the East Gate
Begin at the eastern entrance and step through the threshold into the fort's immense interior.
Newport, Rhode Island · National Historic Landmark
America's largest coastal fortress
Walk the ramparts, descend into the tunnels, and discover more than two centuries of history at one of the most remarkable fortifications ever built in the United States.
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Explore the Fort
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Weddings & private events
Host your celebration at a historic landmark
From waterfront ceremonies to grand receptions within the fort's storied walls, Fort Adams offers an unforgettable setting for weddings, corporate gatherings, and special occasions of every kind.
The fortress story
Two centuries within the granite
Every wall, tunnel, and cannon at Fort Adams has a story. Begin exploring the history that shaped America's largest coastal fortress.
A harbor worth defending
Newport's deep-water harbor made this gateway to Narragansett Bay vital to defend. The present fort rose here from 1824 to 1857.
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Five wars, no battle
Fort Adams served through five major wars, yet its formidable design meant it was never directly attacked or used in combat.
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Opening the whole fort
Since 1994, the Fort Adams Trust has worked to preserve this landmark and expand public access to the 80% of the fort still closed today.
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