History Comes Alive

Fort Niagra 1999

by Darryl Smith


Here is a listing of events that will be held at Fort Niagara in 1999:

July 31 -Aug. 1: "18th Century Fair." Period vendors, music, games and demonstrations.

Aug. 14-15: "Soldiers of the Revolution." The forces of both sides demonstrate 18th Century military life.

Sept. 25-26: "War of 1812 British Garrison." British forces of the War of 1812 live and work in the fort.

Oct. 9-10: "The Fur Trade Frontier." Ft. Niagara becomes a wilderness trading post once again, as trappers, traders and visitors join together to depict the site's early history.

October: "Historic Hauntings Evening Fund-Raiser." The fortress is haunted by spirits from its past. Tickets advance sale only.

Dec. 11-12 & 18-19: "Candlelight Tours Evening Fund Raiser." Tours of the French Castle by candlelight.

For more information, contact Old Fort Niagara Association, PO Box 169, Youngstown, NY 14174-0169. (716) 745-7611


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