Organized and led by Richard and Gloria Schmidt
Richard and Gloria write a local history blog on Portsmouth called Portsmouth History Notes and are Historical Advisors to the Battle of Rhode Island Association.
Walking the Fort - A tour of Butts Hill Fort
Saturday May 2, 3pm-3:45pm
Butts Hill played a major role in the Occupation of Aquidneck Island and the Battle of Rhode Island. The Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee is restoring this fort as a park and memorial to those who fought and died during the Battle. This walk will explore the land history of the hill, the British use during Occupation, the American use during the Battle and the French construction of a true fort and efforts to preserve this earthenwork fort.