Burn, baby, burn!

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RECREATED FRENCH FORT TO BE SET ABLAZE NEAR THE BRINK OF NIAGARA FALLS

Event kicks off Old Fort Niagara’s 250th anniversary commemoration

WHAT: As part of Old Fort Niagara’s 250th anniversary of the French & Indian War, the Fort will reenact the burning of Fort du Portage (also known as Fort Little Niagara) at the brink of Niagara Falls.

A stockade of the former fort will be constructed and a small encampment of French soldiers and Native traders will be established, interpreting military and commercial life along the Niagara frontier in the early 1700s. Fort du Portage was established by the French in 1751 along the upper Niagara River. During the French & Indian War, it was burned to the ground to resist attack by the British.

WHEN: Saturday, May 30 at 4:00 p.m. ** Encampment will be established from 12 noon – 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: Along the Niagara River near the unused eastbound section of the Robert Moses Parkway and Niagara Falls State Park in Niagara Falls, NY This summer, Old Fort Niagara will commemorate the 250th anniversary of one of the French & Indian War, including one of the war’s most dramatic episodes – the siege and capture for Fort Niagara.

This War played a pivotal role in shaping the United States and Canada as the outcome was British control of North America, including Fort Niagara. A schedule of living history and battle reenactment events are scheduled throughout the summer.