Between the Wars
“Fort Adams . . . often was dubbed the country club of the army, especially by those officers and enlisted men who were assigned to it after duty in foreign areas. And its peacetime background was dotted with stories of high society and Army brass entertaining.”
- Harold Wade, Boston Globe, September 3, 1956
The Soldiers lived a fairly easy and complacent life while the officers could look forward to having their official duties accomplished by noon time.
During the 1930s, Fort Adams even boasted a hostess, Mrs. Crawford “Maudie” Allen, who arranged social events such as movie nights, weekly dances for the enlisted men, and holiday parties.
[ Along Bottom of Marker : ]
Play
9 Hole Golf Course
Baseball Diamond
Bowling Alley
Athletic Competitions
Pistol Range
Theater & Movie Night
Library
Chapel
Hospital
Post Exchange Store
Enlisted Club
Dances
Band Concerts
Holiday Parties
Parades & Ceremonies
Work
13th Infantry Regiment 1929-1940
Citizen’s Military Training Camp (CMTC)
New Plumbing, Heating & Electrical
Buried Telephone Lines
New Plantings Including Trees
Marker can be reached from Fort Adams Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
