Fort Stark Historic Site is located on a peninsula historically called Jerry's Point on the southeast corner of New Castle Island. It overlooks the Piscataqua River, Little Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. Fort Stark was named in honor of John Stark, commander of N.H. forces at the Battle of Bennington (1777). An unmarked walking trail traverses the ten-acre fort site. Please visit with caution! Fort Stark is a former military installation. Beware of dangers of unprotected stairs, high walls, rough ground and slippery rocks. Adult supervision of children is required.
Fort Interpretive Trail: To learn more about the Fort, look for numbered features along the 0.3 mile loop trail referenced in the guided walking brochure available here.
Hours: Gates open daily, 9am - 7pm (starting 5/29)
Museum open: Weekends only, 10am - 4pm (until June 20); Thurs-Sunday and Monday holidays (6/20 - 9/6)
For more information, visit the Fort Stark Historic Site website, or contact:
From downtown Portsmouth, head east on US-1B for 2.2 miles, then turn left onto Wild Rose Lane. In 0.7 miles, the road ends at Fort Stark Historic Site where free parking is available.
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