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, protect, and promote the historic places and public spaces at the gateway to Narragansett Bay and Newport, RI. This includes directing and supporting the stabilization, maintenance, and operation of Fort Adams as a public historic site. 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. Thanks to your support, this past year, we were able to complete the first phase of restoration on the Fort Adams Southeast Demi-Bastion. This is a truly unique section of the fort which includes the original kitchen, food storage and latrines. The roof has been sealed and the arches are restored. With your support, we plan to continue these efforts to fully reopen this one-of-a-kind area of this National Historic Landmark.

Your contribution is tax-deductible and goes directly to supporting this coastal treasure for years to come. We would not be able to “hold down the fort” without you. Thank you for joining our ranks!