Fort Nathan Hale Spring Meeting
April 1, 2007

Meeting to Feature Presentation on the Fort Adams Experience

Fort Adams, in Newport Rhode Island, is one of the largest and most complex fortifications in the United States, built between 1824 and 1857. Built to protect Narragansett Bay from seaborne attack, the fort served the nation proudly until 1965 when it was turned over to the State of Rhode Island. While the State Park around the fort has thrived, the historic fortifications fell into disrepair and were in jeopardy of collapse in the 1990s.

The Fort Adams Trust, working with the Newport Collaborative Architects (NCA), has successfully raised funds for restoration, attracted tens of thousands of visitors each year and completed several one-of-a-kind rehabilitation projects. Come hear how the Trust and NCA have worked together to successfully reinvigorate the Fort and restore its glory.

Arnold N. Robinson, AICP is a Senior Associate with (NCA) and has served as project manager for all work at Fort Adams over the past six years. Mr Robinson will be speaking on various aspects including fund raising, strategic planning and rehabilitation design that have contributed to NCA's winning of numerous awards for their work at Fort Adams. The meeting will be of interest to those interested in the history of forts in the United States and those interested in preservation of fortifications.

For directions, parking and information on the First Church of Christ please visit its fine web site at:

http://www.newhavencenterchurch.org

More information on Fort Adams and NCA is available at:

Fort Adams

NCA