Brief History of Fort Adams (Overnight November 7, 2015)
Built between 1824 and 1857, Fort Adams remained an active military fortification through the end of World War II. Originally designed for a garrison of 2,400 troops and 468 cannons , Fort Adams is the largest and most formidable fortification in North America. A marvel of military engineering, the Fort was designed by French engineer Simon Bernard, former aide-de-camp to Napoleon and built under the supervision of the future Chief Engineer of the Army Corp of Engineers, Lt. Col. Joseph Totten. Built to defend the East Passage of the Narragansett Bay, this massive fort includes three tiers of cannons along its west wall, a 6 ½ acre Parade Field, and th the most complex land defenses in all of North America. This 19 century Fort whose muster rolls included some of the most prominent officers in US military history is now available for your enjoyment.
Typical Daily Schedule.
DAY 1 10:30 AM Group arrives at Fort Adams 10:45 AM Fort orientation and pre-inspection with Trust staff 12:00 PM Lunch (Bag lunch provided by yourselves) 1:00 PM Guided Tour of Fort Adams 2:30 PM Afternoon Activities (see page 11) 5:30 PM Free Time 6:00 PM Dinner (provided by pack) 7:00 PM Camp fire and Evening Activities 10:00 PM Lights out
DAY 2 8:00 AM Breakfast provided by pack 10:00 AM Trust Staff arrives for departure inspection 10:30 AM Group departs, keys are left with Trust staff in Visitor Center
FORT ADAMS TRUST OVERNIGHT BARRACKS REGISTRATION November 7, 2015 90 FORT ADAMS DRIVE, FORT ADAMS STATE PARK NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND 02840 Tel: (401) 841-0707 ● Fax: (401) 841-0790 www.fortadams.org
SCOUT/SIBLINGS NAME: PHONE: (DAY):
ADULTS NAMES: _ (NIGHT):
EMAIL ADDRESS: _
MOBILE PHONE:______
PRICING: FACILITY 1 NIGHT ACTIVITIES
OVERNIGHT BARRACK* $35.00 TUNNEL RAT PATCH TOUR (per person) (up to 38 people including chaperones) per person INCLUDED DINNER AND BREAKFAST PACK PROVIDED *Guided tour included
TOTAL ATTENDING: MALE FEMALE TOTAL (10:1 youth to adult ratio required) ADULTS:
YOUTHS: _ NUMBER OF VEHICLES: CARS: VANS: TRUCKS: Total Due ( $35 PER PERSON X = $
A 50% DEPOSIT IS DUE AT REGISTRATION TURN IN. FINAL PAYMENTS ARE DUE OCTOBER 10TH. UNLESS ABLE TO REPLACE SPOT REGISTRATION IS NOT REFUNDABLE. ● Vehicle Liability Insurance for each vehicle entering the premises
METHOD OF PAYMENT: CHECK, MONEY ORDER, CASH
ENCLOSED IS MY CHECK FOR $ PAYABLE TO THE “PACK 150”
Registration can be turned in to Tammy Bodwell at any pack event, mailed or dropped off to 396 Pollard Road, Northbridge, MA 01534
1. Utilities: The Overnight Barrack has been equipped with electricity, a telephone, indoor plumbing and refrigeration. Additional water is available at the faucet outside the Overnight Barracks. In season, additional bathrooms are located in the Visitor Center, during regular park hours.
2. Vehicle Use: All vehicles must be kept in state park parking lot. Parking passes will be pro- vided for all vehicles upon arrival. It is the policy of the Fort Adams Trust that no vehicles remain inside the Fort overnight. Vehicles used to deposit food and equipment may travel through the East Gate and around the Parade Field along the walkway. No vehicle may drive on the grass inside Fort Adams.
3. Emergencies: May through October, there will be park rangers in the Visitor Center until it closes at midnight. In an emergency call the Department of Environmental Management Environ- mental Police 24- hour report line at 222-3070 or call 911 for life threatening emergencies. The Fort Adams Trust office, in the Redoubt/Jail, is open Monday through Friday 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. and may be reached at (401) 841-0707. Unless otherwise specified your Trust contact, after business hours, is Robert McCormack, Director of Visitor Services, at (401) 316-1124. An orange emergency contact sheet and first aid box may be found in the electrical closet located in the back hallway leading to- ward the bathrooms. Code of Conduct for Fort Adams and the Youth Overnight Barracks
To ensure the safety of all attending the following Code of Conduct must be followed while at Fort Adams. Please hand out or read to your group prior to entering Fort Adams.
1. Adult supervision is required at all times while inside the Fort.
2. With the exception of the overnight barrack and parade field, all other areas of the Fort (including restored areas) are off limits unless accompanied by a member of the Trust staff. At no time may encampment participants go into any area behind the fences on the Parade Field, or into the ditch behind the bushes on the west side. (Even if football lands in west wall, alert Trust staff to re- trieve if possible)
3. Fort Adams State Park is a carry-in/ carry-out facility and all groups utilizing the Overnight Bar- racks and camping facilities must adhere to this policy. Additionally all coolers must remain outdoor to prevent damage to floors and tables.
4. It is also asked that you are respectful of groups as they tour the Fort. Tours depart every hour on the hour from 10:00a.m. till 4:00p.m. and it is important to keep the gravel pathway clear of any- thing that could potentially get in their way.
5. Fires are never permitted without adult supervision and may only be built following the guidelines laid out in the hand book. If you have not read these guidelines you should not be building a fire.
6. Swimming is forbidden inside the boat basin to the North of the Fort. If you wish to swim while at Fort Adams a public beach is located at the south end of the cove, past Sail Newport. Be sure to check with the Park Rangers as water conditions may vary.
7. Historic Fort Adams is in close proximity to Navy residential housing and as such all evening ac- tivities must end by 10:00pm. All fires must be fully dosed, supplies and food secured and all group members must be inside the Overnight Barracks or their respective tents.
8. There is zero tolerance for anyone caught vandalizing or damaging the fort, as well as, anyone found to be in position of weapons, drugs or alcohol. Do not flush anything except toilet tissue in the toilets. If expelled no refund will be issued and it is the responsibility of the group leader to ar- range for pick up.
FORT ADAMS TRUST 90 Fort Adams Drive, Fort Adams State Park □ Newport, RI 02840 Tel: (401) 841-0707 □ Fax: (401) 841-0790 □ Web Site: www.fortadams.org Activities: November 7, 2015
Guided Tours: Every stay in the overnight barracks comes with a complementary tour by one of our knowl- edgeable guides. Tours begin inside our 6 ½ acre parade field, where you learn about early Newport history and the impact that wars, such as the Revolution and the War of 1812, had on our area. On tour , you learn about the generations of soldiers and workers that lived in Fort Adams and whose stories span nearly two centuries of American History. After ascend- ing the fort walls and exploring both the fort’s sea and land de- fenses, every tour concludes with a visit to our underground listen- ing tunnels. The highlight for many visitors, our listening tunnels stretch underneath the walls of Fort Adams for over half a mile, many times at a height of only 4 ½ feet! Also included on tour is the museum exhibit, in the restored North Casemates, by the US Naval War College. This exhibit details the Defenses of Narragan- sett Bay over three centuries, the history of the Navy in Narragansett Bay, the history of the Naval War College, and the story of how General Rochambeau and the French Army arrived in Newport in 1780 to help win the American Revolution.
Guide to Client Ratio: 25:1 Session approx. 1 hour Free with Barracks overnight stay
Tunnel Rat Patch Tours: An enjoyable spin on our guided tour is the Tunnel Rat Patch Program. Geared mostly for younger groups, this program follows the same route de- scribed above, to teach your scouts all about Fort Adams. Participants receive a question and answer booklet, a pencil and official embroidered Tunnel Rat Patch upon completion of the booklet.
Guide to Client Ratio: 25:1 Session approx. 1.5 hour
Other Activities: Groups may conduct their own activities (i.e. baseball, football, foot races ect.) in accordance with the rules in this book. Suggested Packing List:
□ 1 Backpack □ 1 Sleeping bag or 2-3 Blankets □ 1 Pillow □ 1 Sweater or Jacket □ 1 Rain Jacket or Poncho □ 1 Pair of sturdy footwear □ At least 1 change of clothes □ 1 hat/cap □ Extra socks □ Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, comb/brush, deodorant, soap, tis- sues, towel etc. □ 1 Flashlight w/ extra batteries □ Sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) □ Mosquito Repellent □ Personal water bottle
Optional □ 1 Pair Sunglasses □ Camera and film □ Books □ Medication (Please alert Fort Adams Trust if you have special needs) □ 1 Air mattress □ Money □ Cards/ Board games □ Bathing suits
Do Not Bring □ Weapons □ Matches/Lighters □ Pets or other animals □ Alcohol or controlled substances (other than medication) □ IPods/MP3 players, Gameboys or PSPs □ Tobacco products □ Gum
NORTH GATE EAST GATE
FORT ADAMS NORTH CASEMATES TRUST OFFICE: GIFT SHOP/ TENTED CAMPING TICKET OFFICE AREA
OVERNIGHT BARRACKS
VISITOR CENTER
PARKING
HISTORIC FORT ADAMS TO PARK ENTRANCE NO GO AREAS: Do not enter any areas shaded in grey above unless accompanied by a Fort Adams Tour Guide
Youth Overnight Barracks
Chaperones Emergency Contact Sheet Quarters: & First Aid Box With private bathroom and entryway Parade Field
Bathrooms
Cleaning and Supply Closet
Multi-purpose
Kitchen/Mess Hall: Bunk Rooms: Includes tables &
Historic Fort Barracks accommodates benches, a mini fridge, up to 38 people pantry and sink.