A Visit To Fort Ontario ~ Oswego, New York

https://www.facebook.com/FortOntario

Yesterday afternoon I had the opportunity to visit beautiful Fort Ontario after joining town clerk at the legislative council's meeting. I'll post about that on Monday, for today, I want to share about this nugget of history and fun in my back yard, well, less than thirty minutes anyway by car.

We had a fun day taking photographs and learning new things about the fort itself, war history, and even tidbits about the city of Oswego itself, as it relates to the Fort. We asked questions, they answered in detail and with enthusiasm. Many smiles and photographs filled our day. 

We didn't want to keep this treasure to ourselves so we're sharing more information about the Fort, upcoming events, prices, and hours in this blog. I don't get anything for this, unless you want to count the joy of knowing another family might spend a day making memories while absorbing some of our American history in Oswego County. I hope this helps and saves you time in your research - there are links to the Facebook page and Website too.

We walked through each building, reading some of the great information displayed but mostly, taking photographs. Two hours later, we left with still more to read the next time we visit. In addition to the daily offerings, there are special events and reenactments. 

Visit the Friends of the Fort website: 
http://www.fortontario.com/ 

Like their Facebook page too:
https://www.facebook.com/FortOntario

Admission:
$4 Adults
$3 Seniors/Students
$2 per person, group - adults
$1 per person, group - students
Children 12 and under Free

Summer Happenings
July 6 INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS

July 26-27 HARBORFEST

August 2 PLAY - THE GREAT ROPE

August 13 LECTURE - CIVIL WAR

August 16-17  CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT

August 27 LECTURE: FORT ONTARIO WEATHER TOWER

Hours of Operation
2014 Season
 
7/1 - 9/1:       
Mondays - Saturdays, 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sundays, 12 pm - 4:30 pm

9/3 - 10/12:  
Wednesdays - Saturdays, 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sundays, 12 pm - 4:30 pm 
(Closed Monday & Tuesday)

Open Monday holidays during the season.

See more at: http://nysparks.com/historic-sites/20/hours-of-operation.aspx#sthash.e2Fw6zWc.dpuf

For more information:
call (315) 343 4711

On their Facebook page you will learn daily fun history facts and also stay up-to-date with upcoming events at the fort. In addition to touring the actual fort, you can enjoy lunch in one of the picnic areas, visit the original cemetery, walk down a slight hill to the lake, or cross the road to visit the Safe Haven museum. It really is a day of fun, family, and learning in the process. 

So much to do and see,
stop in and enjoy it all!

Have you ever visited Historic Fort Ontario? 
Will you share a memory below?