French and Indian War Encampment
Experience the Siege of 1759 when British forces captured Fort Niagara from the French after a 19-day siege. This event features large-scale battle reenactments, Native councils, musket and cannon firings, period merchants and artisans. Admission is $18.00 per person. Tickets are available at the door. Discounts are not available during this special event.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 2
9:00 am – Fort Opens to the Public
10:00 am – Colors Ceremony
11:00 am - Engineering and Artillery Demonstration
11:30 am - Siege Tour
11:30 am – 1:00 pm French and British troops skirmish outside the fort.
1:00 pm – Fife and Drum Performance
2:00 pm – Battle Reenactment
3:00 pm – Musket Demonstration
4:00 pm – Artillery Demonstration
5:00 pm – Fort closes to visitors.
Sunday, July 3
9:00 am – Fort Opens to the Public, Church Call
10:00 am - British/Native Council on the Glacis
11:00 am – Siege Tour
11:00 am – 1:00 pm French and British troops skirmish outside the fort.
1:00 pm – Fife and Drum Performance
2:00 pm – Battle Reenactment
3:00 pm – Presentation: Nursing in the Seven Years War
4:00 pm – Artillery Demonstration
5:00 pm – Fort closes to public.
Monday, July 4
9:00 am – Fort opens to public.
10:00 am – French Native Council
11:30 am – Battle of La Belle Famille
1:00 pm – Fife and Drum Performance
2:00 pm – Artillery and Engineering Demonstration
3:00 pm – Battle Reenactment
3:30 pm – The British Take Control
5:00 pm – Fort closes to the public.
Hours of Operation
PLEASE NOTE: THE FORT WILL BE CLOSED FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JANUARY 12, 2024 FOR INVENTORY. THE SITE WILL REOPEN ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 13.
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 |
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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