Learn about life for Fort Niagara's American garrisons during 1812 and 1813. Musket and cannon firings, living history camps, tactical demonstrations.

Old Fort Niagara’s Annual War of 1812 Weekend— September 3-4, 2022 — 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sponsor: National Society United States Daughters of 1812

 

Unless otherwise noted, all programs originate from the Parade Ground, inside Old Fort Niagara

[Schedule details subject to change.]

SATURDAY:

Ongoing Program Activities:

Early 19th Century Soldier Life; Natives in the War of 1812; Blacksmithing; Silversmithing; Laundry; Cooking and Foodways;

 

Scheduled Program Features:

10:30 Infantry Drill and Firing

11:00 Artillery Firing Demonstration

11:30 Uniforms of the War of 1812

12:00 Musket Firing Demonstration

12:30 Regency Women’s Fashions

1:00 Musket Firing Demonstration

1:30 “Hot Shot” Artillery Demonstration

2:00 Musket Firing Demonstration

2:00 Lecture, Visitor Center Theater — “The Battle of New Orleans, January 8, 1815” by Richard V. Barbuto, Ph.D.

3:00 Musket Firing Demonstration

3:30 “Firepower” Weapons Program

5:00 Musket Firing Demonstration

5:45 All visitors to exit fort

 

 

SUNDAY:

Ongoing Program Activities:

Early 19th Century Soldier Life; Natives in the War of 1812; Blacksmithing; Silversmithing; Laundry; Cooking and Foodways

 

Scheduled Program Features:

10:30 Infantry Drill and Firing

11:00 Artillery Firing Demonstration

11:30 Uniforms of the War of 1812

12:00 Musket Firing Demonstration

12:30 Regency Women’s Fashions

1:00 Musket Firing Demonstration

1:30 “Hot Shot” Artillery Demonstration

2:00 Musket Firing Demonstration

2:30 “Firepower” Weapons Program

3:15 Tour: Fort Niagara in the War of 1812

4:00 Musket Firing Demonstration

5:00 Musket Firing Demonstration

5:45 All visitors to exit fort

Also- the Fort Niagara Officers Club will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. Learn more about Fort Niagara's 20th century history!

 

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