Fort Adams, Coastal fortification in Newport, United States.
Fort Adams stands at the entrance of Newport Harbor with granite walls extending 1,300 feet around a six-acre parade field.
Construction of the current fort began in 1824 under the Third System of coastal fortifications, replacing an earlier structure from 1799.
The fortress grounds host the Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival, drawing music fans from across the country each summer.
Visitors can explore the fort through guided tours that run daily at 2 PM, with the museum opening from noon until the tour starts.
The underground listening tunnels beneath the fort formed an advanced defense system, allowing soldiers to detect enemy attempts at underground invasion.
Location: Rhode Island
Inception: 1798
Website: https://fortadams.org
GPS coordinates: 41.47500,-71.34111
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:47
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