Rebels and Redcoats
British and American troops from all of the Northeast, Midwest and Canada converge on Old Fort Niagara to animate Old Fort Niagara as it was during the American Revolution. The event features living history camps, musket and artillery demonstrations and large scale battle reenactments.
Saturday, June 3
9:30 a.m. British colors ceremony
10:30 a.m. Crown forces organize and depart for raid. The fort's garrison mounts guard.
11:00 a.m. Battle demonstration
11:30 a.m. Prisoner Negotiation
Noon Artillery demonstration
1:00 p.m. Rebels and Redcoats uniform program
2:00 p.m. Battle demonstration
3:00 p.m. Recruiting program (hands-on musket tactical demonstration for kids)
4:00 pm Children's games
Sunday, June 4
10:00 a.m. Celebration of the King's Birthday
11:00 a.m. American assault on the Gate of Five Nations
Noon Weapons demonstration
1:00 pm Uniform program
2:00 pm Battle for the North Redoubt
3:00 p.m. Recruiting program (hands-on musket tactical demonstration for kids)
4:00 p.m. Children's games
Everything is included with regular admission to the fort. Old Fort Niagara Association members are free. The fort's Log Cabin eatery will also be open serving burgers, soup, sandwiches, drinks and ice cream.
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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
Adults: |
$20.00 |
Children (6 to 12 years) |
$12.00 |
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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