Fort Niagara in the Civil War
Although Fort Niagara was far from the front lines during the American Civil War, the fort nonetheless saw a great deal of activity. Enjoy special tours of the fort and learn what it looked like from 1861-65. Follow the trials and tribulations of the 7th United States Infantry as they travel from New Mexico to Fort Niagara.
Schedule of Activities:
11:00 Rifle and Musket Comparative Demo
12:00 Rifle and Musket Comparative Demo
12:20 Fort Niagara During the Civil War Tour
1:00 Power Point Presentation: From the Rio Grande to the Niagara: The Odyssey of the 7th United States Infantry Regiment July-November 1861.
2:00 Cannon firing
2:20 Fort Niagara During the Civil War Tour
3:00 Rifle and Musket Comparative Demo
4:00 Rifle and Musket Comparative Demo
All Day in the Johnson Room of the Castle: “The Fight on the Frontier” And “Women on the Homefront”
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
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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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