Butts Hill Fort Park Day Cleanup With the American Battlefield Trust

Portsmouth, RI. The Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee (BHFRC) is inviting volunteers to our annual Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 26th. Cleanup starts at 9 AM and goes on until 1 pm. Come anytime. The meeting point is on Southern Battery Green closest to the Portsmouth High School’s tennis courts lot and the upper wind turbine lot. Participants are asked to park along Dyer Street or at the Portsmouth High School Tennis Courts.

We are teaming up with the American Battlefield Trust on their 29th annual Park Day Event. According to their website: “Each year, thousands of history enthusiasts, community-minded citizens, families, Boy and Girl Scouts, ROTC units and more come together in an effort to help keep our nation’s heritage not only preserved, but pristine. Park Day allows the American Battlefield Trust to cast a spotlight on beloved American landscapes nationwide. Projects will keep historic sites and battlefields clean, open and accessible for the enjoyment of all.”

This will be a general cleanup of the parade grounds, pathways and open spaces. Every participant will need to sign a town liability form upon arrival. BHFRC staff will be on hand throughout the day, so if you join in progress, please sign in with a team member. Participants are asked to bring gloves, protective eye gear, loppers, shears, weed whackers, and rakes. Please RSVP to publicrelations@battleofrhodeisland.org.