French Heritage Day
French Heritage Day at Old Fort Niagara offers students a variety of experiences that will help them better understand the early French exploration and occupation of the Great Lakes region during the 17th and 18th centuries. The program will make extensive use of costumed interpretation and students will have the opportunity to participate in period discussions and tasks through various role-playing exercises.
This interactive, living-history day features the French influences on music and architecture, soldiers' lives, food, Native relations and trade, with musket and artillery firing demonstrations.
November 8 will present programming for visiting school groups, including foreign language and social studies classes. For educators looking to book their visit, please contact us after July 15, 2019, by emailing Carrie LaFlair or calling her at (716) 745-7611 ext. 223.
Learning Stations:
French Architecture and Fortification
French Foodways of the 18th Century
Life as a soldier in les compagnies franches de la Marine
Trade and Commerce
Voyageurs Race
Chaplains and Missionaries
French Relations with Native Americans
Blacksmithing
Military Music
Medicine
and more.
Financial assistance for school classes may be available through New York State Parks Connect Kids Program. Click here for more information-
https://parks.ny.gov/environment/connect-kids.aspx
Teachers who register for the program will receive pre-visit information to help prepare the class for their visit.
On Saturday, November 9, the fort's staff and volunteers will present "French Heritage Day" for the general public. Click here for more information.
Hours of Operation
The Fort is open year round with the exception of New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Hours are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
January through March, Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. (Closed Monday-Thursday)
April- May, Open Wednesday through Sunday. (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
Memorial Day to Labor Day, Open 7 Days per week.
September-November, Open Wednesday through Sunday (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
December 2021, Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
General Admission
Adults: |
$15.00 |
Children (6 to 12 years) |
$10.00 |
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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