Fort Ontario in New York Opens for the Season

From the May 6, 2021, Spectrum News "Fort Ontario commemorates War of 1812; Battle of Oswego" by Brad Vivaqua.

Fort Ontario State Park (Oswego, New York) officially opened this past week.  This week also commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of Oswego in the War of 1812.

The two-day attack by British troops on Americans in the fort resulted in a no decision essentially.

Park officials are now welcoming visitors for free, self-guided  tours to commemorate the event.

The Battle of Oswego took place May 6 and 7, 1814, and there are U.S. and British flags flying as well as 15 stations along the walking tour which give more information.

The walking tour was designed by Friends of Fort Ontario AmeriCorps members  Corey King and Marilyn Hunter.

Come On Out.  --Brock-Perry

Fort Ontario

From the May 20th Oswego County (NY) Today "Fort Ontario Hosts Memorial Day Ceremony and 1814 Battlefield Tour"

There will be a May 28th Memorial Day program held at the Fort Ontario Post cemtery put on by the Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of 1812, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War and Friends of Fort Ontario.

There will also be a tour of the May 5-6, 1814 battlefield.

The fort's cemetery has 77 graves of men and women who fought or served at the fort from 1759 to 1943.  That includes French and Indian War, Revolutionary War. War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Indian Wars, Philippines Insurrection and both world wars.

Fort Ontario is located in the city of Oswego.

Brock-Perry