Another Old Fort Still Stands Along The Atlantic Ocean

Another Old Fort in RI

A beautiful view from Fort Wetherill

Most of the old fort area is inaccessible

Every now and then there is an opening to the old Fort Wetherill area - this is just one area of the large fort compound comprising of 51 acres

This area under the fort is where many scuba divers go off the Altantic Coast in Jamestown, RI and where a movie, Moonrise Kingdom was recently made.

The Old Fort That Once Protected The Bay

A visit to the old fort that is now open to the public for viewing

The fort was not always open to the public and was a site to always see when visiting Newport.
Fort Adams was built in 1824.

A map of the area and where the forts are located on the grounds.

The insides are preserved well on the upper part and the floors appear to be new or redone.

The old canon on display inside the old fort.

More of the grounds around the old fort in Newport, RI

The tunnels run throughout the fort complex.

A look inside the areas you cannot actual go inside to tour from the outside.

The back side of Fort Adams as you are leaving with a big flag waving above it.
You can also rent the fort for weddings and special occasions.

Have you visited any of America's old forts that once protected us?