MAY 2007

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Fort Adams Opens for Daily Tours
 Every hour on the hour from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Guided tours leave from the Visitor's Center

Admission:

Adults $10

Children (6-17) $5 

5 and under FREE

Family Rate $25
(2 Adults and up to 4 children)

Call (401) 841-0707 for information about Group Tours

(tours are weather dependant)

Porsche Club of America Zone 1 Concours
Sunday, 9:00AM to 3:00PM

Located on the North Lawn of Historic Fort Adams

The Porsche Club of America Zone 1 Concours will feature 250 – 300 Porsches displayed on the North Lawn of Historic Fort Adams. There will be Porsche’s from the early 1950’s to the current models. Prizes will be awarded in a variety of classes. Non PCA Zone 1 members may participate. Food and beverage (non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase.

JUNE 2007

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Volunteer Thank You and Recruitment Reception
Friday 5:30PM - 7:30PM

Held inside the newly restored Youth Overnight Barracks

  The Fort Adams Trust will be hosting its volunteers and members to show our appreciation for their time, energy and devotion to Fort Adams.  This informal reception is designed as a thank you for our past volunteers, as well as, for anyone interested in learning more about the Fort Adams Trust and may be interested in our many upcoming volunteer opportunities.  The calendar is filled with activities, all of which require the help of our dedicated volunteers. 

All are welcome, refreshments and beverages will be served. 

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

RSVP (401) 841-0707.

3rd Annual Family Day
Sunday,11:00AM – 4:00 PM
(Rescheduled due to weather)

FREE ADMISSION FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

 There will be a variety of entertainment, activities and attractions oriented toward families. Typical activities include clowns, puppets, kite flyers, face painting, the Rhode Island National Guard with a rock climbing wall, US Coast Guard and the Navy with equipment and demonstrations, story telling. There will be food and craft vendors selling items throughout the day.

Volunteers Needed:  Call (401) 841-0707

The theme for Family Day 2007 will be a Salute to Military Families.

Arts and Crafts space available for rent
Call (401) 841-0707

Clean the Fort Day
Saturday, 10am-4pm

Fort Adams is a National treasure, but we need your help to keep it that way.  The Fort            Adams Trust is seeking energetic and motivated individuals who are not afraid to get their hand dirty.  Projects include litter and debris removal, brush clearing, staining and painting.  Proper dress and foot wear required.  The ability to provide your own tools is a plus.

Contact Rob at:

Tel:(401)841-0707 or  rmccormack@fortadams.org 

Tall Ships® Festival at Fort Adams
Daily 10:00AM- 6:00PM

Located outside the East Gate of Fort Adams

Tall Ships® Festival at Fort Adams will be an integral part of the Amica Insurance Tall Ships RI 2007. Fort Adams State Park will serve as one of the major venues for viewing many of the visiting Tall Ships.  

The Food Court will feature 10 vendors providing a wide variety of cuisines including Cajun, American favorites, Greek, Thai, Italian, Seafood, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Kettle Korn popcorn and The Nutty Bavarian with salted and glazed nuts.  

The Arts & Crafts Fair will feature 25 – 30 artisans and craft vendors with wide variety of handcrafted jewelry, hats, scarves, handbags, stoneware pottery, stained glass, original artwork and prints, clothing, skin care products and massage oils, musical instruments, toy animals, handmade dog collars and pet items, wire sculpture, mixed media metal sculpture, hand fans, African art, fossils and minerals, wooden carvings from Bali, as well as handmade leather sandals and belts. 

Special performances by Swords, Songs & Moor! Inc. – Pirates will mingle with the crowd and perform theatrical swordfights 10am – 2pm daily. Also featured will be face painting, henna tattoos, chair massages, a paint your own area for kids and information about Narragansett Bay from Save The Bay. A 16’ fully rigged replica of the Tall Ship Ernestina will be on display. 

Guided tours of Historic Fort Adams will be given daily from 10am – 4pm.

Also featured at Fort Adams State Park will be an Entertainment Park with Captain Kids, a national organization providing a broad range of maritime activities.
Ship’s Crew Activities and Crew Games will also take place.

Volunteers Needed:  Call (401) 841-0707

For more information Visit:

www.tallshipsrhodeisland.org

JULY 2007

Tall Ships® Parade of Sail

Parade scheduled to pass by West Wall of Fort Adams at 12:00PM

For more information Visit:

www.tallshipsrhodeisland.org

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Flight of Steps
Performances begin nightly at 6:30PM

An Outdoor Dance Performance
 by Island Moving Company

Located within the Parade Grounds of Historic For Adams

AUGUST 2007

Dunkin' Donuts Folk Festival
Saturday & Sunday, 10:00AM-7:00PM

For more information please call 401-847-3700

Performance Schedule

11&12

JVC Jazz Festival
Saturday & Sunday, 10:00AM-7:00PM

For more information please call 401-847-3700

Performance Schedule

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9th Annual Newport Storm Luau
Saturday, 5:00PM-10PM
(Rain Date: Sunday August 19th)

Parade Field of Historic Fort Adams

The 9^th Annual Newport Storm Summer Luau, presented by Coastal Extreme Brewing Company will benefit the Fort Adams Trust. The event will include live music by Jason Colonies, Roots Reaction. Luau type food (pig roast) and ice cold Newport Storm beer will be available for purchase.  

Tickets are $10 in advance & $15 at the door (while still available)

Tickets can be purchased online at www.newportstorm.com or
at their brewery located at 307 Oliphant Lane, Middletown or
call 401-849-5232.

This is a 21+ event. Must show ID upon entrance.

 Sponsors include Newport Daily News, MVY Radio.

Sunset Fun-Raiser at belle mer
Sunday, 6pm – 11pm

belle mer, Goat Island

This fundraiser is a benefit for the Fort Adams Trust and First Night Newport.
Honorary Chairs are Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Mayor Stephen Waluk.

Ticket price is $75 per person – includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres, live music by Bellevue Cadillac Swing Band, cocktails, exotic food stations and desserts.

A Silent Auction will be held.

Purchase tickets online at www.firstnightnewport.com

Call 401-841-0707 for tickets (MasterCard & Visa accepted).

Sponsors include:

 Grey Goose, Pronto, Bliss Natural Grocer & Café,
H20 Restaurant, Greenvale Vineyards, Newport Vineyards,
Newport Tokyo House and Sakonnet Vineyards.

SEPTEMBER 2007

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Civil War Living History Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, 10:00AM- 5:00PM

Soldiers in authentic Civil War uniforms of both the Union and Confederate armies will re-live camp life. The schedule is filled with artillery and troop drills, medical demonstrations, camp life, a 19th century religious service and battles.

Click here to see photos of past reenactments

2007 Event Schedule

Attention Reenactors!!

Interested in taking part in this years Living History Weekend?

Contact COL Geoffrey D. Gardner of the Newport Artillery Company at:

cwgun2@cox.net

RIVMA DOG WALK
Sunday, Sept 16th, 12:00-3:00pm

East Gate of Historic Fort Adams

Dog Walk with Nail Trim and Ear Cleaning Stations

Sponsored by Pfizer

OCTOBER 2007

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Middletown Rotary Car Show
9:00AM-3:00PM

Located on the North Lawn of Historic Fort Adams

The 6^th Annual Fort Adams in the Fall Car Festival

will feature a display of over 200 cars, trucks, vans and motorcycles
 on the North Lawn of Historic Fort Adams.

Prizes will be awarded in a variety of classes.
 Radio DJ “Crusin Bruce” will entertain with a mix of oldies songs.
Food and beverage (non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase. 

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FORTRESS of NIGHTMARES
(Click for More info)

Ticket sales begin at 6:30PM and end at 9:00PM each evening.

Admission:
$10.00

The Fort Adams Trust announces the Fortress of Nightmares during the last two weekends in October.   Starting at 7:00pm, historic Fort Adams will unleash the restless spirits of its past on special haunted tours.  Guides will lead the way through spooky areas of the Fort not usually seen on regular tours, and you will hear the eerie, bizarre, and macabre tales of the Fort’s long history and legend from the resident “spirits” themselves!

Meet the laborers who built the Fort…the soldiers and families who lived there…learn the secrets hidden within the Fort’s ancient walls. 

Unlike many haunted attractions Fortress, is based upon the legends and folklore that surround Fort Adams and in the creepy atmosphere of Fort Adams After dark.

Tours are weather dependant and sturdy footwear is required

 'Fortress of Nightmares' is not recommended for children under 12

Sponsor Opportunities are available.

Interested in becoming part of this year's Fortress of Nightmares?

Call (401) 841-0707 to find out about volunteer opportunities.

 Wednesday, October 31st is the last day for guided tours. . .