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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWLT_portuguese-navigators-pioneers-in-maritime-exploration_Newport-RI.html
The monument before you honors the Portuguese navigators of the Golden Age of Maritime Exploration, which spanned from the early 1400's to the late 1500's. During this era, Portugal was the forerunner in maritime exploration - both coasts of the U…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWLP_the-1st-rhode-island-regiment-and-the-battle-of-rhode-island_Portsmouth-RI.html
The 1st Rhode Island Regiment of the Continental Line1775 - 1783The war for American Independence was a long and arduous struggle that demanded much of the American people. Rhode Island responded to those demands with patriotic fervor, enduring t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWL0_battle-of-rhode-island-1778_Portsmouth-RI.html
During the American Revolution the British strategy focused on controlling American ports and blockading the coast. Because of Newport's significance as a deep-water port and as a center of trade, British forces landed in Newport in December of 17…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWKO_going-great-guns_Newport-RI.html
Picture this space in action as gun crews drilled in live fire exercises - the booming noise of cannon, the thick smoke, the smell of burnt powder, and the shouting of commands.
This casemate, a chamber with openings for cannons, could house tw…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWJG_fort-adams_Newport-RI.html
History you can TouchExplore 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 over…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWJ8_fort-adams_Newport-RI.html
History you can TouchExplore 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 over…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWIJ_fort-adams_Newport-RI.html
History you can TouchExplore 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 over…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWIG_returning-old-glory-2001_Newport-RI.html
While Fort Adams was in active service from 1842 to 1950, the United States flag flew proudly over the ramparts. When the last U.S. Army unit departed our flag was hauled down, and there was no longer a flagpole within the Fort proper. During 2001…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWIE_newport-harbor_Newport-RI.html
Newport Harbor has been a center of commerce and industry since the days Narragansetts and Wampanoags, Native Americans, fished the waters of this bay. The first European explorer was Giovanni da Verranzzano, an Italian who sailed for the King of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWI7_defending-narragansett-bay_Newport-RI.html
During the 19th century, Newport was the only deep water harbor between New York and Boston which could serve as a base for a large fleet of warships. Fort Adams was located at a crucial point where it could prevent the entry of enemy warships int…