Section 250-RICR-100-00-6.1 - PurposeA. These rules and regulations provide general regulation and guidelines for the management and operation of Eisenhower House, a historic property located in Fort Adams State Park, Newport, Rhode Island and owned by the State of Rhode Island.B. Eisenhower House is an 1873 mansion overlooking the East Passage of Narragansett Bay. The house was built as the Commandant's Residence at Fort Adams, and it was occupied by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1958 and 1960 as the Summer White House. Now located within Fort Adams State Park, Eisenhower House is surrounded by broad lawns and commands remarkable views of Newport Harbor to the east and Narragansett Bay to the west.C. Use of Eisenhower House must be consistent with the historic nature of the property and the interest of the State of Rhode Island in maintaining the property as an orderly and dignified setting within the state park.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-100-00-6.1
Adopted effective 2/5/2019