Soldiers of the Revolution
This event depicts life on the New York frontier during the American Revolution. Activities from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily include battle reenactments, period camps, musket and artillery demonstrations, Native councils and period games.
There is no extra charge for this event but general admission tickets are required. Old Fort Niagara Association members are free.
Saturday, August 5
10:00 am Morning
Formation/Flag Raising
10:30 am Musket
Demonstration
11:00 am Who's Who on the
New York Frontier
Noon Artillery
Demonstration - gun, howitzer and mortar
1:00 pm Rifle vs.
Musket Demonstration
1:30 pm Military Music
2:00 pm Battle
Demonstration
2:30 p.m. Prisoner Ransom
3:00 pm Recruiting
Demonstration for Kids
3:30 p.m. 18th
Century Games
4:15 p.m. Musket
Demonstration
5:15 pm Musket
Demonstration
6:00 pm Musket
Demonstration
Sunday, August 6
10:00 am Morning
Formation/Flag Raising
11:00 am Who's Who on the
New York Frontier
Noon Artillery
Demonstration
1:00 pm Rifle vs.
Musket Demonstration
1:30 pm Military Music
2:00 pm Battle
Demonstration
2:30 p.m. Prisoner Ransom
3:00 pm Recruiting
Demonstration for Kids
3:30 p.m. 18th
Century Games
4:15 p.m. Musket
Demonstration
5:15 pm Musket
Demonstration
6:00 pm Musket
Demonstration
The Officers' Club, just outside the fort's footprint, will be open during "Soldiers of the Revolution" from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. for tours and access to the World War II display. The lighthouse will also be open from noon to 3 p.m.
The
cost to attend the event is regular admission to the fort ($12/adult, $8/child
ages 6-12, free/children 5 and under) and is free to members of the Old Fort
Niagara Association.
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 |
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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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