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HISTORIC FORT ADAMS - 2010 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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Click here for more information about Guided Tours Adults $10 Children (6-17) $5 5 and under FREE
Family Rate $25
For information about Group Tours
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A great day of fun. Admission is FREE for the entire family. The day will be filled with activities, entertainment, games, food and various vendor booths. The March of Dimes is organizing a Touch-A-Truck Event – lots of cool vehicles to touch, climb on and sit in. Guided Tours of Historic Fort Adams will be offered for a discounted fee. Brought to you in partnership with Rhode Island State Parks. Sponsorship Opportunities and vendor space available. Volunteers needed. For more information contact Laurie Labrecque at 401.841.0707 or at llabrecque@fortadams.org
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This second annual ‘friend and fund raiser’ is to benefit the Fort Adams Trust and will be the kick off to the summer season. Summer food tastings by Russell Morin Fine Catering and specialty beverages will be served. There will be live entertainment and a silent auction. Tickets are $75 per person/$150 per couple.
Sponsorship Opportunities available. For information contact Laurie Labrecque at 401.841.0707 or at llabrecque@fortadams.org
FLAME in Concert
Friday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm (rain date June 26) A concert to benefit the Maher Center and the CranstonArc featuring FLAME, an international rock band made up of 11 people with developmental/physical disabilities, including autism, Down’s syndrome, mental retardation and blindness. They are a phenomenon that inspires people and changes the way the general public view people with disabilities. FLAME now averages over 90 paid performances per year, including concerts in 10 different states and in Europe. Their song list includes classic hit rock, country and blues songs from the past five decades. Tickets are $15 per person and $30 per family. Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the event. For information and Group Rates contact Isabel at 401.846.0340 or visit www.mahercenter.org Visit www.flametheband.com to learn more about this band from upstate New York.
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Monday, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
A Traditional Old Fashioned Clambake prepared by McGrath Clambakes. All proceeds to benefit the Fort Adams Trust. Menu includes Rhode Island “clear broth” Quahog Chowder, clams, mussels, lobster, salad, brown bread, corn on the cob, potato, chourico, BBQ chicken and watermelon. Cash bar available. Children’s Menu available (12 and under). $70 per person with lobster; $60 without lobster; Children $30. Discount for Trust members. Advance registration is required. No tickets will be sold at the door. For information contact Laurie Labrecque at 401.841.0707 or email llabrecque@fortadams.org.
Civil War Living History Weekend
Saturday 10am – 5pm & Sunday 10am – 4pm Two days of Civil War living-history at Historic Fort Adams recreates the daily life of soldiers and civilians during the 1860’s. Re-enactors in authentic uniforms will perform demonstrations, drills and carry out dramatic simulations of assaults on the Fort and much more.
Admission: For information contact Robert McCormack at 401.841.0707 or email rmccormack@fortadams.org. |
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NO FORT TOURS DURING FESTIVAL
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NO FORT TOURS DURING FESTIVAL
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Presented by Coastal Extreme Brewing Company. This is to benefit the Fort Adams Trust. Live music, Polynesian Dancers, Hawaiian themed food, ice cold Newport Storm beer and Thomas Tew rum drinks. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door (while available). Tickets can be purchased at the Fort Adams Trust Gift Shop, online at www.newportstorm.com or at their brewery located at 293 JT Connell Road, Newport or by calling 401.849.5232. This is a 21+ only event. Must show valid ID upon entrance. Sponsorship Opportunities available. For more information contact Laurie Labrecque at 401.841.0707 or at llabrecque@fortadams.org
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Fort Adams Antiques Festival
The 2nd Annual Antiques Festival is a benefit for the Fort Adams Trust. Presented and managed by Ferguson & D’Arruda Antiques, Providence, RI. As many as 100 dealers will be featured offering a wide range of items. Appraisers will be on-site during the afternoon. Early buyers 8am – 10am. General public 10am – 5pm. Food and beverage available for purchase. For booth space contact Ferguson & D’Arruda at 401.273.5550 or visit www.ferguson-darruda.com.
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Sunday, 9am – 3pm Presented by the Middletown Rotary Club. Located on the North Lawn of Historic Fort Adams. A display of 200 - 300 cars, trucks and vans are featured. Prizes are awarded in a variety of classes. Food and beverage available for purchase. For information contact Laurie at 401-841-0707 or email llabrecque@fortadams.org.
Ticket sales begin at 6:00PM and end at 9:00PM each evening The Fort Adams Trust and R.I.S.E.U.P. Paranormal present FORTRESS OF NIGHTMARES, featuring two Halloween attractions at one great location. The Tunnels of Terror Haunted Maze is a terrifying walk through the dark tunnels of the Fort, while the Fortress Ghost Hunts takes you on a legitimate paranormal investigation. For more info please visit www.fortressofnightmares.com Admission: Ghost Hunt $10 Tunnels of Terror $10 Combo Ticket $15 Tours are weather dependent and sturdy footwear is required.
Volunteers needed! If you’re interested in becoming a part of Fortress this year, please take a moment and fill out our online form here: http://fortressofnightmares.com/volunteer.html
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contact us Directly: Sponsorship Opportunities available.
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Monday, October 11th (Columbus Day) is the last day for guided tours. . . |
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