
Since 1994, Historic Fort Adams has been operated by the Fort Adams Trust, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to preserve and revitalize historic Fort Adams for the public’s benefit. We depend on our community to further our mission through membership fees, sponsorships, and donations from our Annual Appeal. Your support ensures that we keep the Fort open and safely accessible to the public. It also enables us to expand our community events, recreational activities, educational programming, and especially our ongoing restoration efforts.

All members receive:
- Unlimited admission for guided and self-guided tours for one year
- $5 discount on guest admission tickets for any general admission ticket type
- 20% discount on merchandise at the Gift Shop & Specialty Tours
- Priority invitation to Trust events
- Opportunity to rent Fort Adams property for events
- Subscription to email blasts
- 10% off Newport Helicopter Tours
Fort Adams offers $10 discount on standard memberships for active, reserve, or retired military; current students, and Newport residents. All discounts require a valid proof of status and are in-person only.
Fort Adams Trust offers the following Membership Categories:

200 Club – $200
In Celebration of Fort Adams’ 200th Anniversary
- Member benefits for 2 adults and children (or grandchildren) up to age 18
- $150 of contribution is considered tax-deductible
Individual – $50
- Membership benefits for 1 adult
Family – $75
- Member benefits for 2 adults and children (or grandchildren) up to age 18
Patron – $500
- Patron members receive all the benefits of standard membership
- 5 guest passes
- $450 of contribution is considered tax-deductible
Benefactor- $1000
- Benefactor members receive all the benefits of standard membership
- 10 guest passes
- $950 of contribution is considered tax-deductible
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