DONATIONS

YOUR GIFT. OUR HISTORY. A LASTING LEGACY.


When you donate to Old Fort Niagara, you're not just giving—you’re investing in the preservation of 300 years of history. Your generosity ensures that this historic landmark continues to educate, inspire, and connect people to the past for generations to come.


Your support allows us to:


  • Preserve seven original 18th-century buildings—the oldest on the Great Lakes.
  • Maintain over 23 acres of historic grounds and fortifications.
  • Sustain essential operations to keep the site open to the public year-round.
  • Employ expert historians and interpreters who bring Fort Niagara’s stories to life.
  • Expand dynamic educational programs for students and visitors.
  • Protect and share an extensive collection of artifacts, documents, and publications.


Your contribution makes history accessible, meaningful, and alive. Thank you for helping us protect this national treasure!

COMMANDANT'S CIRCLE

Annual Fund gifts of $500 or more | 2025-26 Campaign

Dr. and Mrs. Jerome and Claudia Andres

Mr. Bradford Banks

Ms. Ellen P. Burd

Ms. Margaret Callanan

Mr. Phillip Callari

Mr. Duncan Carlson

Mr. Robert Collins

Ms. Ann Cretanovich

Mr. Randy Crissman

Mr. and Mrs. Brenton W. and Susan C. Downing

Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Catherine Emerson

Mr. Thomas Faith

Mr. Robert J. Fierle

Ms. Paula C. Flynn

Mr. and Mrs. James and Kathryn Frank

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Eileen Gaisser

Ms. Jackie George

Mr. and Mrs. Don and Diane Glynn

Mr. Chris Guard

Mr. Nicholas Hajduk

Mr. and Mrs. James and Elaine Hildreth

Mr. Duncan C. Hollinger

Mr. and Mrs. James and Phila Ibaugh

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen and Karen Jackson

Ms. Rosalind Jagow

Mr. and Mrs. Toby and Ginny Jewett

Mr. and Mrs. Jack and Jan Johnpier

Ms. Sandra Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Cynthia Johnstone

Mr. Todd Knighton

Mr. Harvard B. Kolm

Mr. James Lengyel

Mr. and Mrs. Rick and Lisa Lewis

Mr. James Maher III

Mr. David H. Martin

Mr. Tad Miller

Mr. Aaron Newman

Mr. Gary Newman

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce and Diana Newton

Ms. Karen Noonan

Ms. Mary Ann Oliver

Mr. and Mrs. Jaime and Linda Pablionia

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Pamela Priest

Ms. Jennifer Pritzker

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Reid

Mr. and Mrs. Scott and Kristin Saperston

Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Karen Schultz

Mr. L. Michael Trapasso, Ph.D

Mr. Edmund Wick

Maid of the Mist Corporation  

National Society, United States Daughters of 1812 


THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS

Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation

VIYU Foundation



John Roffo Oishei II Charitable Trust

Old Fort Niagara's programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.


GIVE A GIFT TODAY


Your generous donation ensures the continued preservation of Old Fort Niagara and supports vital educational programs and events.


Make your secure online donation today to help protect this national treasure


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