Patriots Day Weekend at Old Fort Niagara on April 27-28 from 10am to 4pm. Patriots Day weekend commemorates the opening of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775. Reenactors present special displays and demonstrations including musket firings and military exercises of the era.
Adults – $13, Children 6-12 – $9, Kids 5 and under are FREE
Schedule of Activities:
10:00 a.m. Assembly
10:30 a.m. Musket Demonstration
11:00 a.m. Recruiting Demonstration. Here’s your chance to join the army and fight for Crown or Congress. Soldiers of all ages are welcome.
Noon Storytelling
12:30 p.m. Musket Demonstration
1:00 p.m. Uniforms and Clothing of the American Revolution
1:30 p.m. Musket Demonstration
2:00 p.m. Saturday- Veterans’ Honor Ceremony; Sunday- Patriots Day Honors. Followed by a musket salute.
2:30 p.m. (immediately following honor ceremony) Tactical Demonstration/Skirmish.
3:30 p.m. Musket Demonstration
