FORT ADAMS TRUST

NEWPORT, RI

Fort Adams Trust is a non-profit organization located in Newport, Rhode Island. It is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Fort Adams, a historic military fort that played a significant role in American military history. The fort, built in 1824, is a National Historic Landmark and the largest coastal fortification in the United States.

The Trust operates a museum and offers tours of the fort, providing visitors with an opportunity to learn about the fort's history and its importance in protecting the nation's coastline. The museum features exhibits on the fort's construction, its role in the Civil War, and its use as a training facility during World War II.

In addition to its educational programs, the Trust hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, reenactments, and a popular Jazz festival. The organization also manages the Fort Adams State Park, which offers recreational opportunities such as sailing, fishing, and picnicking.

The Fort Adams Trust is dedicated to preserving the fort and ensuring that it remains an important part of American history. Through its educational programs and events, the Trust seeks to inspire visitors to appreciate the fort's rich history and the sacrifices made by those who served there.

FORT ADAMS TRUST is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in NEWPORT RI. US MID #8404400085

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 643,291 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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FORT ADAMS TRUST INC
EISENHOWER HOUSE FORT ADAMS STATE P
NEWPORT
RI
2840

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