Rebels and Redcoats at Old Fort Niagara
The American Revolution comes to life with hundreds of re-enactors, special presenters, battle demonstrations, period camps, sutlers and living history programs. This is a special event for 2015 (not an annual event) featuring new reenactment units and the Northwest Department of the Brigade of the American Revolution.
Public activities include:
Saturday, June 6
10:00 a.m. Weapons of the American Revolution
11:00 a.m. Assault on the Ravelin
Noon Prisoner Negotiations
1:00 p.m. Uniform Program
2:00 p.m. Battle Demonstration- Raid on a Rebel Camp
3:00 p.m. Recruiting Demonstration- hands-on activity for kids.
4:00 p.m. Loyalist Refugee Program
Sunday, June 7
11:00 a.m. Assault on the Gate of Five Nations
Noon Weapons of the American Revolution
1:00 p.m. Uniform program
2:00 p.m. Battle for the North Redoubt
3:00 p.m. Recruiting Demonstration- hands-on activity for kids
4:00 p.m. Reveille Race - hands-on activity for kids.
Ongoing throughout the weekend- Guard Mount (8th Regiment of Foot), Soldier Life Demonstrations, Corps of Geographers, 18th century merchants, 18th century games and more!
Hours of Operation
January 13 through March, Open Wednesday-Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
April 1- June 30, Open Daily 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
July and August, Open Daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
September 1 - October 15, Open Daily 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
October 16 - December 31, Open Wednesday through Sunday (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays) 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The fort will be open daily during Christmas week, December 26 - 31.
Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
General Admission
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Adults: |
$20.00 |
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Children (6 to 12 years) |
$12.00 |
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Children (5 and under): |
FREE |
Support the Fort
Old Fort Niagara is operated by the Old Fort Niagara Association, an independent, not-for-profit organization established in 1927. We do not rely on tax dollars. Instead, the Fort is funded through a combination of admission fees, museum shop sales, and charitable contributions.
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