RIT Big Shot

Sat Sep 29th, 2018 - All Day
FINAL DETAILS

Just some reminders:

·         The photo will happen this Saturday, September 29, no matter what’s going on with the weather

·         Please arrive between 7:30 and 7:50 p.m.

·         Please wear black or very dark clothing

·         Please bring a light source like a flash/strobe or flashlight, but no cell phone light sources

 

What to expect:

 

Upon arriving at Old Fort Niagara, you will register with RIT staff who will assign you to a lighting team. You will be given a card that will help you locate your team, where further instructions about where and when to shine your light will be provided. The card will also contain instructions for registering for and picking up your free print (CEPA Gallery in Buffalo, Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, or RIT’s Digital Den).

 

The first shutter will open at 8:30 p.m. and the photography team will take four exposures with breaks between each one. Things will wrap up by 9:30 p.m.

 

Address:

Old Fort Niagara

102 Morrow Plaza

Youngstown, NY 14174

Old Fort Niagara, the historic site, is located in Fort Niagara State Park. Please follow the red signs once you enter the park.

 

 

General Events Event

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.

Donate today!

 

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