Old Fort Niagara

Old Fort Niagara Welcome to Old Fort Niagara, where our mission is to preserve, promote and share the history of our National Historic Site, which dates back to 1726.
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Old Fort Niagara offers visitors a chance to step back in time to the 18th-century struggle for control of North America, with tours of original buildings, incredible views and exciting living history programs. Look here for photos and coverage of upcoming and past events, plus special happenings.

Come join us for our War of 1812 Weekend on Sept 5 and 6! This will be an immersive look at life at the Fort when it fou...
09/02/2026

Come join us for our War of 1812 Weekend on Sept 5 and 6! This will be an immersive look at life at the Fort when it found itself on the front lines of “America’s second war of independence.” Expect living history camps, a special guest lecture, tactical, military arms and uniform demonstrations, and much more.

🗓️ Get tickets here: https://www.oldfortniagara.org/plan-your-visit

👻 NEW EVENT! Tickets for Ghosts of the Garrison are now on sale!This fall, experience Old Fort Niagara after dark in a w...
09/01/2026

👻 NEW EVENT! Tickets for Ghosts of the Garrison are now on sale!

This fall, experience Old Fort Niagara after dark in a whole new way.

Ghosts of the Garrison explores the legends, mysteries, and historical accounts that have surrounded the Fort for more than 300 years. Journey through the grounds at night as you uncover fascinating stories of the people, events, and folklore that shaped the Niagara Frontier.

After all, a place with more than three centuries of history is bound to collect a few stories along the way. Join us and discover why some of them are still told today.

🎟️ October 16 & 17 | Tickets available now on Eventbrite!
https://ghostsofthegarrison2026.eventbrite.com

🍂 History is always in season at Old Fort Niagara! 🍂Visit us daily from 10 am to 4 pm through October 11 and discover wh...
09/01/2026

🍂 History is always in season at Old Fort Niagara! 🍂

Visit us daily from 10 am to 4 pm through October 11 and discover what makes the Fort one of Western New York's most treasured historic sites.

Please note that we transition to more limited winter hours after October 11, but the Fort remains open year-round.

08/27/2026

Step back in time at Old Fort Niagara Sept. 5–6! ⚔️

War of 1812 Weekend brings the Niagara Frontier’s history to life with living history camps, tactical demonstrations, military arms and uniforms, Regency Era civilian life, hot shot demonstrations, and more.

Make Old Fort Niagara part of your September plans and experience history where it happened.

👻 A headless soldier seen on a stormy night. A man who vanished without a trace. Strange stories have echoed through For...
08/26/2026

👻 A headless soldier seen on a stormy night. A man who vanished without a trace. Strange stories have echoed through Fort Niagara for generations.

This October, experience the Fort after dark during Ghosts of the Garrison, a new evening event that explores the fascinating intersection of history, folklore, and mystery. Journey through the grounds by lantern light and discover the tales, traditions, and unexplained stories that have become part of Fort Niagara's legacy.

🎟 Tickets go on sale September 1.

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Often called America's second war of independence, the War of 1812 engulfed the Niagara Frontier. Our War of 1812 Weeken...
08/18/2026

Often called America's second war of independence, the War of 1812 engulfed the Niagara Frontier. Our War of 1812 Weekend over Sept 5-6 features living history camps, tactical demonstrations, military arms and uniform demonstrations, glimpses into Regency Era civilian life, hot shot demonstrations and a special guest lecture. You’re not going to want to miss this!

🗓️ View the full schedule here: https://www.oldfortniagara.org/special-events

08/14/2026

It’s always a good day to visit Old Fort Niagara. Experience history where it happened through tours, historic reenactors, live demonstrations of weapons, tactics and military music, programs on Native American history and women of the Army and much more. Open daily 10 am to 5 pm—get your tickets today!

🎟️ https://www.oldfortniagara.org/plan-your-visit

08/07/2026

There is no better way to mark National Lighthouse Day than by celebrating our own Old Fort Niagara Lighthouse. Its first iteration in 1781—a whale oil-fueled lantern on the top of the French Castle inside the fort—was the earliest lighthouse on the Great Lakes. It evolved into this classically detailed tower outside the fort walls, which was completed in 1872.

Don’t forget to check out our livestreaming Lighthouse We**am whenever you’re craving a dose of that magnificent view! https://www.oldfortniagara.org/historic-lighthouse-webcam

The Revisit the Revolution traveling banner exhibit will be at Old Fort Niagara this weekend! Produced by NY State Parks...
07/31/2026

The Revisit the Revolution traveling banner exhibit will be at Old Fort Niagara this weekend! Produced by NY State Parks & Historic Sites, the exhibit details stories and accounts that tell the whole history of the American Revolution. We hope you’ll stop by and check it out!

Revolution at Niagara is here! This weekend, celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary by traveling back in time to explo...
07/29/2026

Revolution at Niagara is here! This weekend, celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary by traveling back in time to explore life on the New York frontier during the American Revolution. Visitors will experience musket and artillery firings, soldier life programs, foodways demonstrations and much more. 🇺🇲

🗓️ Get tickets here: https://www.oldfortniagara.org/plan-your-visit

Address

102 Morrow Plz
Youngstown, NY
14174

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+17167457611

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