Tours
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Sunset Guided Tour
Fort Adams — Main Gate
Walk the ramparts as the sun sets over Narragansett Bay. Our guides share the stories of the soldiers who once defended this harbor, with golden-hour views you won't forget.
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.
What's on
Upcoming events
Family
Sat, Jul 11, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Family Cannon Crew Day
The Parade Field
Kids become part of the cannon crew for a day of hands-on history. Drills, demonstrations, and family-friendly activities across the parade field. Included with general admission.
Community
Jul 18 – Jul 19, 2026
Living History Weekend
Fort Adams State Park
Reenactors bring 19th-century garrison life to the fort. Encampments, period demonstrations, and artillery firings throughout the weekend.
Tours
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Twilight Tunnel Tour
Fort Adams — Main Gate
Descend into the fort's listening tunnels by lantern light. This after-hours tour explores the underground passages designed to detect enemy sappers. Space is limited.
FeaturedMusic
Aug 1 – Aug 3, 2026
Newport Jazz Festival
Fort Adams State Park
Three days of world-class jazz on the waterfront at Fort Adams. A Newport summer tradition since 1954, featuring legendary artists and rising stars across multiple stages.
Music
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Harbor Lights Concert
The North Lawn
An evening concert on the north lawn with the lights of Newport Harbor as a backdrop. Bring a blanket and enjoy live music under the stars.
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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.
History & Architecture
How a granite fortress took shape over 33 years to guard the gateway to Narragansett Bay.
Read the storyThe Tunnels
Explore the underground listening galleries built to detect enemies tunneling toward the walls.
Read the storyMilitary Legacy
From coastal defense to the soldiers who served — two centuries of duty at Fort Adams.
Read the story