Privilege & Preservation: The Reverend Doctor Roderick Terry, “An Apostolic son of a millionaire” & the Historical Landscape of Rhode Island
An original article written and researched by Michael J. Simpson which tells the story of Reverend Dr. Roderick Terry and his vision for Butts Hill Fort and the legacy of the Battle of Rhode Island.
“Bombs Bursting In Air”: Dedication of Butts Hill Fort, August 29, 1923
2000 attend dedication of Butts Hill Fort in August of 1923.
Dr. Roderick Terry Centennial Celebration at Butts Hill Fort
On Saturday, August 19th at 10:00 am, the Battle of Rhode Island Association (BoRIA) in partnership with the Portsmouth Historical Society (PHS) will mark 100 years since Dr. Roderick […]
John Robertson Lecture “Revolutionary War Defenses in Rhode Island”
John K. Robertson, Ph.D., is a Colonel (Ret.), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with 23 years of service and served on the faculty at West Point. Recorded May 1st in Bristol RI
Fort Building: Fascines and Gabions
Fascines and Gabions were the building blocks of Revolutionary War fort construction.
Portsmouth, RI – August 10,1778
The Orderly Book for the 1st RI Regiment gives us an idea of what was happening at Butts Hill as the Americans set up camp.
Battle of Rhode Island Association Announces Partnership with the Artillery Company of Newport
The Battle of Rhode Island Association is proud to announce our web partnership with the Artillery Company of Newport. Chartered in 1741 by the Rhode Island General Assembly during the reign of King George II of Great Britain, the Artillery Company today is a ceremonial unit of the Rhode Island Militia, Council of Historic Military Commands.
BOOK REVIEW: Revolutionary War Defenses in Rhode Island by John K. Robertson
Historian John K. Robertson knows about Rhode Island’s fortifications. All of them. Every single one. He spent decades searching for them.
Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee Volunteer Spring Cleanup No. 2 – Saturday, April 15th
Portsmouth, RI. The Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee is seeking volunteers for our second Spring Cleanup on Saturday April 15th (rain date is April 16th). It starts at 9 AM […]
Dr. Murray Norcross to address NARFE about Butts Hill Fort during the Battle of Rhode Island
On Tuesday February 7th at 1:00 pm, Battle Of Rhode Island Association Grant Advisor Dr. Murray Norcross Jr., MD, MPH will deliver a speech detailing the importance of Butts Hill […]
