History you can Touch
Explore the casemates where the big guns once roared.

Discover how 8 soldiers worked together to load and fire each cannon.

Step into the quarters where the soldiers and their families lived.

Ascend to the scenic overlook for a breathtaking view of Narragansett Bay and Newport Harbor.

Stroll the 6½ acre parade field and the maze of the defensive outerworks.

Enter . . . if you dare . . . one of the listening tunnels beneath the walls of the fort.

A National Historic Landmark & Official Project of Save America's Treasures
During the 19th century, the defense of key cities and harbors along coastlines of the United States depended on an extensive system of coastal fortifications. Forts were built from Maine to Florida to protect the homeland from foreign naval powers. Fort Adams, completed in 1857 and named in honor of President John Adams, was one of the largest and most complex of these magnificent structures and is a superlative example of military engineering. Designed for 468 cannon and 2400 troops, the fort's massive walls and outerworks spread over twenty acres and incorporated elements of the art of fortification that are unmatched in the United States. Fort Adams, largely unaltered over the years, still stands today symbolically guarding Narragansett Bay and Newport Harbor.

Sorry, but we don't have a picture of this historical marker yet. If you have a picture, please share it with us. It's simple to do. 1) Become a member. 2) Adopt this historical marker listing. 3) Upload the picture.

Show me all markers in:  Newport, RI  |  Newport County  |  02840  |  Rhode Island  |  United States of America

Defending Narragansett Bay
The Irish Connection to Fort Adams
Going Great Guns
Defending Narragansett Bay
Returning Old Glory 2001
Bay Islands Park
Boats of the Bay
Life in Fort Adams
Building a Fortress
Three Tiers of Firepower

• GPX
• KML
• LOC

Have you seen this marker? If so, check in and tell us about it.