Fort George National Historic Site

9 upcoming events

• Fort George Murder Mystery

  Culture and entertainment History
  

  Start date: May 24, 2019

  End date: May 24, 2019

  Time: 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM

  Location(s): Fort George National Historic Site

  Cost: $14.70

  Major Blue is looking for some keen detectives to help uncover a murderer in a classic "who done it?" with a historical twist. Explore the Fort to uncover clues and interview suspects with the hopes of finding the guilty party.

  For tickets, please call the Friends of Fort George Gift Shop at 905-468-6621.

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• Artillery Day

  Culture and entertainment History
  

  Start date: May 25, 2019

  End date: May 25, 2019

  Time: 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM

  Location(s): Fort George National Historic Site

  Cost: Cost: Youth free | Adults $11.70 | Seniors $10.05

  Cannons and mortars roar to life with firing demonstrations highlighting the “heavy metal” from the War of 1812. Fort George will be celebrating the Canadian Royal Regiment of Artillery’s 303^rd anniversary with a BANG!

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• Fort George in the Great War: A First World War Commemoration

  Culture and entertainment History
  

  Start date: June 22, 2019

  End date: June 23, 2019

  Location(s): Fort George National Historic Site

  Cost: Cost: Youth $3.90 | Adults $15.60 | Seniors $13.95

  10 am to 5 pm

  Did you know that Fort George was used as a military training base during the First World War? Join us as re-enactors from across North America bring Camp Niagara to life with demonstrations and displays honouring those who fought in the "war to end all wars."

  For re-enactor registration, please visit the Friends of Fort George website.

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• Celebrate Canada Day

  Culture and entertainment Food and drink History
  

  Start date: July 01, 2019

  End date: July 01, 2019

  Time: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

  Location(s): Fort George National Historic Site

  Cost: Free

  Festivities begin with a pancake breakfast in Simcoe Park. Watch the 41st Regiment Fife and Drum Corps lead a giant birthday cake down Queen Street to Simcoe Park. Join us for music, muskets, and artillery demonstrations throughout the afternoon. Enjoy a BBQ dinner, music, and fireworks in the evening.

  Admission to Fort George is free on Canada Day!

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• The Battle of Fort George Re-enactment

  Culture and entertainment History
  

  Start date: July 13, 2019

  End date: July 14, 2019

  Location(s): Fort George National Historic Site

  Cost: Youth $3.90 | Adults $15.60 | Seniors $13.95

  10 am to 6 pm

  The Battle of Fort George was one of the pivotal events during the War of 1812. Re-enactors from all over North America descend on Fort George to relive this historic battle with muskets, cannons, and music! Join us to commemorate the 206th anniversary of the Battle of Fort George.

  For re-enactor registration, please visit the Friends of Fort George website.

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• Niagara Region Métis Council Historical Encampment at Fort George

  History
  

  Start date: July 20, 2019

  End date: July 21, 2019

  Location(s): Fort George National Historic Site

  Come and visit a traditional Métis encampment at the gates of Fort George National Historic site. Learn traditional Métis teachings and see how fur trappers once lived. Presented by the Niagara Region Métis Council, Métis Nation of Ontario.

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• Jane Austen Tea Party: Mansfield Park

  Culture and entertainment Food and drink History
  

  Start date: August 01, 2019

  End date: August 01, 2019

  Time: 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM

  Location(s): Fort George National Historic Site

  Cost: $20 per person

  Join the Friends of Fort George for a social evening celebrating Jane Austen's novel Mansfield Park! This Regency evening includes tea, treats, music, games, and more! 

  Tickets are limited. To reserve your spot, call the Friends of Fort George 905-468-6621 or email admin@friendsoffortgeorge.ca.

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• 20th Annual Fife and Drum Muster and Soldiers’ Field Day

  Culture and entertainment History
  

  Start date: August 17, 2019

  End date: August 18, 2019

  Location(s): Fort George National Historic Site

  Cost: Youth $3.90 | Adults $15.60 | Seniors $13.95

  10 am to 5 pm

  Join us for a spectacular showcase of military music, firepower demonstrations and drills from the early 19th century. Fife and drum corps and infantry units from historic sites across Canada and the United States face off in competition. A captivating experience not to be missed!

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• Echoes of Niagara’s Past: A Military Timeline Event

  Culture and entertainment History
  

  Start date: August 24, 2019

  End date: August 25, 2019

  Location(s): Fort George National Historic Site

  Cost: Youth $3.90 | Adults $15.60 | Seniors $13.95

  10 am to 5 pm

  Join us as Fort George and the Lincoln and Welland Regimental Museum commemorate over 200 years of Niagara's military history!

  The fort comes alive as interpreters, animators, and veterans display uniforms, weaponry, and vehicles from the War of 1812, the First World War, the Second World War, and other historic time periods.

  Join us for a military car show like no other! Catch the Grand Vehicle Parade through the streets of Niagara-on-the-Lake at 11 am!

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