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MAY 2012
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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 Fort Adams Trust Gift Shop
(all tours are weather dependant)
Click here for more information about Guided Tours
Admission:
Adults $10
Children (6-17) $5
5 and under FREE
Family Rate $25
(Two adults and up to four children)
For information about Group Tours
Contact Robert McCormack at 401. 841.0707 or at
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JUNE 2012
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Newport 2012 America's Cup
World Series

For More info visit:
America's Cup | AC World Series - Newport
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JULY 2012
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Canine Cadet Adventure

Tuesday,
5:30pm
– 7:30pm
A social gathering for dogs and their owners.
RETURNING FOR 2012
Additional Cadet Inductions will be held on
the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month through
August.
For information visit the
Canine Cadet Page on our site or contact Robert McCormack at
401.841.0707 or email
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Newport's
4th of July Fireworks
Monday, 9:00pm-ish (rain
date July 5th)
The cities
annual fireworks go off shortly after dusk from the north end of
Fort Adams State Park.
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Civil War Living History Weekend

Saturday
10am – 5pm & Sunday 10am
– 2pm
Celebrate
the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War with two days
of Civil War living-history recreating 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.
Reenactment Admission:
$10 Adults
$5 Children (6-17)
Free 5 & Under
$25 Family (2 adults & up to 4 children)
Underground Tunnel Tours:
(Departing every 30min)
$4 Adults
$2 Children (6-17)
$10 Family (2 adults & up to 4 children)
Half price readmission for Sunday will be available.
For information contact Robert McCormack at
401.841.0707 or email
rmccormack@fortadams.org.
REENACTORS CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFO |
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Fortress of Nightmares Presents

Summer Ghost Hunts
Fridays
The Fort
Adams Trust is proud to offer 3-Hour Ghost Hunts on the 4th Friday
of each month from May through September, in addition to our
Halloween Ghost Hunts that take place during the month of October.
These Summer ghost hunts are lengthier and more intimate as tickets
are limited to 40 per night giving our guests three hours to
investigate the fort with The Rhode Island Paranormal Research Group
as your guides.
Returning for
2012!
More info to
come Spring 2012
For Tickets or more
information visit the Fortress of Nightmares Website:
www.fortressofnightmares.com
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Newport Folk Festival
Saturday & Sunday, 10:00AM-7:00PM
www.newportfolkfest.net or
401.848.5055
NO FORT TOURS DURING FESTIVAL
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AUGUST 2012
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Newport
Jazz Festival
Saturday & Sunday,
10:00AM-7:00PM
www.newportjazzfest.net or
401.848.5055
NO FORT TOURS DURING FESTIVAL |
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14th Annual Newport Storm Luau

Saturday, 4:30pm – 10pm
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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Fortress of Nightmares Presents

Summer Ghost Hunts
Returning for
2012!
More info to
come Spring 2012
Friday, 9pm –
12am
The Fort
Adams Trust is proud to offer 3-Hour Ghost Hunts on the 4th Friday
of each month from May through September, in addition to our
Halloween Ghost Hunts that take place during the month of October.
These Summer ghost hunts are lengthier and more intimate as tickets
are limited to 40 per night giving our guests three hours to
investigate the fort with The Rhode Island Paranormal Research Group
as your guides.
For Tickets or more
information visit the Fortress of Nightmares Website:
www.fortressofnightmares.com
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Fortress of Nightmares Presents

Summer Ghost Hunts
Returning for
2012!
More info to
come Spring 2012
Friday, 9pm –
12am
The Fort
Adams Trust is proud to offer 3-Hour Ghost Hunts on the 4th Friday
of each month from May through September, in addition to our
Halloween Ghost Hunts that take place during the month of October.
These Summer ghost hunts are lengthier and more intimate as tickets
are limited to 40 per night giving our guests three hours to
investigate the fort with The Rhode Island Paranormal Research Group
as your guides.
For Tickets or more
information visit the Fortress of Nightmares Website:
www.fortressofnightmares.com
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11th Annual Fort Adams in the Fall Car Festival
Sunday, 9am – 3pm
Presented
by the Middletown Rotary Club. Located on the North Lawn of Historic
Fort Adams. A display of 200 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.
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OCTOBER 2012
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Monday,
October 10th (Columbus Day) is the last day for guided tours. . .
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12 & 13
19 & 20
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Fortress of Nightmares

Ticket sales begin at 6:00PM and end at 9:00PM each evening
The Fort
Adams Trust in association with The Rhode Island Paranormal Research
Group 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.
To
Purchase Ticket Online or 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:
www.fortressofnightmares.com/volunteer
Or
contact us Directly:
Rob McCormack at
401.841.0707 x.5
rmccormack@fortadams.org
Dave Prata
dave@fortressofnightmares.com
Sponsorship Opportunities available.
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DECEMBER 2012
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Fort Adams Festival of Lights

Saturday, December 8 (Inclement weather day Sunday, December 9)
A “Christmas in
Newport” fundraising event to benefit the Fort Adams Trust and the
James L. Maher Center.
Show your
creative talent by decorating your own tree!
Cash prizes
awarded for best tree in 4 categories.
Activities
include:
Tree
Decorating; Public Viewing & Voting; Variety of activities &
entertainment; Hot Soups, beverages and sweets available; Make your
own S’mores.
For further
information, Sponsor and Volunteer Opportunities contact Laurie at
401.619.5801 or
llabrecque@fortadams.org or Mea at 401.846.0340 or
meas@maherconter.org.
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Fort Adams Trust
90 Fort Adams Drive - Fort Adams State Park - Newport, RI 02840
Phone: (401) 841-0707 - E-mail: info@fortadams.org
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