Soldiers through the Ages
Join us for a trip through 300 years of military history. Special displays of military vehicles, period camps from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, weapons demonstrations, uniform programs and hands-on activities for families. In commemoration of the centennial of the Battle of Cantigny in World War One, a special program will also be presented in the Fort Niagara Officers Club.
Schedule of Activities (both days)
In the Officers' Club:
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Battle of Cantigny Program: commemorating the centennial of this first important victory for U.S. forces during WWI
In the fort:
10:15 a.m. Military Parade and Colors Ceremony
11:00 a.m. Small Arms Demonstration 1645-1945 (Matchlocks to M1s)
Noon Artillery Demonstration
1:00 p.m. Military Uniforms and Weapons of the Flintlock Era
2:00 p.m. Military Uniforms and Weapons of the 19th Century
2:30 p.m. Concert of Military Music
3:00 p.m. Military Uniforms and Weapons of the 20th Century.
3:30 p.m. Small Unit Tactical Demonstration
4:15 p.m. Retreat Ceremony
Ongoing- Military Vehicles, Rations, Living History Camps, Militaria Displays
Admission: $13.00 for adults, $9.00 children 6-12, under 6 free, free for members of OFNA
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
Adults: |
$20.00 |
Children (6 to 12 years) |
$12.00 |
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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