Fort Adams: A History

by John T. Duchesneau, Kathleen Troost-Cramer

Fort Adams has a rich and illustrious history as defender of Narragansett Bay. On the shores of Newport, Rhode Island, the fort was named for the nation's second president, John Adams. Humbly beginning as an earthwork in 1776, it remained an active fort until its permanent closure in 1950. Fort Adams stood guard during the American Revolutionary War, Mexican-American War, Civil War and Spanish-American War, as well as World Wars I and II. Now a state park, Fort Adams is fully restored to its former glory of days past. Authors John T. Duchesneau and Kathleen Troost-Cramer explore the history of the most notable commanding officers of the fort, the changing role of women within the Fort Adams community and the legacy left behind by the families who called the fort home.

192 pages, Paperback

First published June 15, 2014

Reviews

[Robert McCarthy]

A well-researched look back at one of only 2,300 national historical landmarks in the United States, as it approaches its 225th anniversary on 7/4/24. The book provides an interesting look at the structure and its inhabitants dating back to Revolutionary times, Civil War, and World Wars I and II. As a native New Englander, I enjoyed the facts and stories and the significance. I also was unaware that the Naval War College Museum is on-site. The more you know…