Address: 1 E 4th St, Oswego, NY 13126, USA
Phone: +13153434711
Sunday: 12–4:30PM
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10AM–4:30PM
Thursday: 10AM–4:30PM
Friday: 10AM–4:30PM
Saturday: 10AM–4:30PM
Cw Lloyd
If you're into history then this forts a must see. Lots of history here from the revolution to refugees from WW2.
Molly Detwiler
A fort that was built by the British in 1755. It was the site of battles during the French Indian War and War of 1812. There are Civil War re-enactors to explain the forts uses. Several buildings within the wall that you can walk through.
wayne schaller
Paul Lear does an excellent job at this historical site. A must see for any history buff.
Chris Clemens
Definitely a cool spot for real history nerds. It’s a self-guided site, which is cool because you can spend as much or as little time at each spot that you want. There are some cool spots on site like the bunkers, and the view over the lake from the surrounding park area is a perfect spot to hang and picnic or walk. Pair this with a stop to Safe Haven for a great museum afternoon hop!
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The fort is an excellent condition and the grounds are well kept. And the view of the lighthouse is excellent. If you go early enough you can walk the water break right to the lighthouse but it's only on Thursdays that you can enter the lighthouse. The grounds are big and also well kept and don't forget to visit the graveyard in monument. There's also a museum nearby. You really don't need a guy to tour any of the employees will be able to answer questions and they have at least three videos you can watch that are in the buildings. Even the baseball field from 1909 or 1906 still exist. So you are in for a real treat. You can spend two to three hours here very easily but do a search on Google map in case you looking for other things to do.
The original site is commemorated at West First and Lake Street in Oswego, New York. https://images.app.goo.gl/1i2N3RjDBnkhqHZ16 https://minerdescent.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/surrender-of-fort-oswego.jpg?w=640 The Fort Ontario is on the East Side. Actually there were 3 Forts in Oswego. Fort George was here also. See History of Oswego.
Good question! The Safe Haven museum is at the old guard house.
Oswego is like being on the Riviera in summer. For history check the Friends of Fort Ontario website. French and Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Patriot War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, WWII Refugee Shelter, Post WWII Veterans Housing Project, Army Reserve Center, state historic site, City of Oswego Recreation area, and more.
Yes. Dogs have been loved members of the garrison at Fort Ontario since 1755. We have a water dish and a bag of biscuits ready for them. They cannot go inside the buildings anymore, but we'll be glad to hold the leash while you do.
Yea, there were training sites all over the U.S. but Fort Ontario was definitely one of them.
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