Veterans Appreciation Day & Picnic Day at the Fort

Veterans Appreciate Day:

Throughout the day the Fort will be offering free self-guided and guided tours for all veterans and active-duty service members (promo code JULY5VET at online checkout) all day long.

Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (free tours for Veterans and active military)

In addition, in partnership with the Newport Historical Society and Newport VFW Post 406, Fort Adams Trust will honor veterans with a with a special performance by the Navy Band Northeast Trident Brass Quintet at Fort Adams starting at 6:00 PM—a fitting tribute to close out the celebration.

Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026

6:00 – 7:30 pm – Ceremony in honor of our Veterans w/ Navy Band Northeast Trident Brass Quintet playing

National Picnic Day:

In partnership with America250, there is a national effort to organize picnics in every neighborhood in America. Food are ways that we can connect across our community tables and bring people together to commemorate, celebrate, and look to the future.

Fort Adams will be a host site for this initiative (along with others throughout the State on July 5). So come spend a summer day at Fort Adams with a relaxed, bring-your-own picnic. Pack your favorite food, grab a blanket or chairs, and enjoy waterfront views, open green space, and fresh ocean air. Whether you’re meeting friends or just looking for a peaceful spot to unwind, the Fort is the perfect place to picnic. Grounds open at 9:00 AM.