in 1873 for the Commandant Built of Fort Adams, this stately mansion commands breathtaking views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. President Dwight D. Eisenhower used the property as his Summer White House in 1958 and 1960. Now it is owned by the State of Rhode Island and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With ample parking and rolling lawns, Eisenhower House can provide the ideal location for your next event. left: a view from the Eisenhower porch over the large yard and beyond to Narragansett Bay EFortisenhower Adams State ParkHouse Newport, RI 02840 Owned by the State of Rhode Island Operated by the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission Efortisenhower adams stateH park,ouse newport available for: Weddings U rehearsal Dinners Corporate functions U Clambakes www.eisenhowerhouse.com bristol Workshops in photography of Narragansett Bay, a rolling <– To Route 4 & I-95 To Route 24 & I-195 –> 138A 138 lawn perfect for a mid-summer Newport Bridge Views 138A 214 afternoon clambake, a bride’s changing room and 138A master staircase for stunning photos, large interior Fort Adams State Park Thames St rooms for intimate corporate functions – these are NEWPORT some of the features Eisenhower House has to offer. Harrison Ave Ocean Ave For more information: Ridge Rd Fort Adams visit www.eisenhowerhouse.com, email Joan Kelly, [email protected] or call us at 401.847.6740. Ft Adams Drive Lincoln Drive Photography by Frank Mullin unless otherwise indicated. Harrison Ave Eisenhower House Wedding Rates 2016 Five-Hour Rental Guests Friday and Sunday Saturday 1-100 $6000 $6500 101-300 $6500 $7000 300+ $7000 $8000 Additional hours: $600 for ½ hour | $1200 for 1 hour. Maximum number of rental hours is (6) six. PLEASE NOTE: The rates listed above are for a five-hour wedding rental. For corporate or other rental pricing, please contact Joan Kelly at (401) 847-6740. The rates listed are for the use of the house and the grounds as well as use of the groom's changing room with restroom and bridal changing room with restroom. The fee also includes the use of cocktail tables and chairs. These are for use in the house or on the porch area. The rates do not include a tent or a caterer. A list of approved caterers and tent companies and other vendors may be obtained from the Site Manager or found on our website. The serving of alcohol is limited to five consecutive hours, and the alcohol service must end one half-hour prior to the end of the event. When a ceremony is held on site, no alcohol may be served prior to the ceremony. A deposit of $1200 is required with a signed contract to secure the date. The deposit is non-refundable. The balance is due sixty (60) days in advance of your wedding. All checks are made payable to the "State of Rhode Island." We do not accept credit cards. The maximum number of guests for an inside event is approximately 85 for a cocktail reception, party or sit down dinner in separate rooms. The largest room will accommodate approximately 45 to 50 for a sit down dinner. For parties of 85 or more a tent is required on the side lawn over looking the water. A Fire Detail will be required for events of 300 or more, the current rate is $55.00 per hour and is subject to change. The Chief of the Newport Fire Department will make the final determination on the number of Firefighters for the event. The lessee is additionally responsible for paying Eisenhower House staff, at the rate of $22 per hour for ten (10) hours for a five-hour rental. The number of staff for a tented wedding is normally two (2). For an in-house event one or two are required this will be at the discretion of the site manager. The staff will be on site three hours prior to the wedding, they will be in charge of your caterer as well as any other vendors. Your caterer is allowed on site three hours prior to start of the event. The staff will also remain for two hours at the conclusion of the event for breakdown and cleanup. Access to the Groom and Bridal rooms is available 2.5 hours prior to the wedding. The house has a ladies room, a men’s room and a family restroom in addition to two unisex restrooms in a carriage house adjacent to the lawn area. A handicap lift is available to the first floor of the house. .