We’ll be passing through town just one day on a Monday. I know the fort is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but is it possible to park and explore some of the grounds outside the fort on the days when they’re closed?

Chris Haidri | Sep 7, 2022 | Category: Historical place

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Address: 1 E 4th St, Oswego, NY 13126, USA

jim catalfamo | Sep 7, 2022

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.

Fort Ontario State Historic Site | Sep 7, 2022

You’re in Luck! This Monday, September 5th is the Labor Day Holiday and we are open 10am to 4:30pm While we are normally closed Monday’s and Tuesday’s, the grounds surrounding the fort are open Dawn to Dusk, year round. The Fort Closes for the season on Columbus Day, October 10 at 4:30pm and reopens mid-May in 2023.

Karen W. | Sep 7, 2022

Unfortunately, there is not a guided tour here at this fort. However, ask around for a young man dressed in Revolutionary Gear Named, "Noah. " He is passionate about history and a insurmountable wealth of information. NOAH, he's your guy!

Steven Bender | Sep 7, 2022

The park is labeled as open sunrise to sunset, and my wife and I walked the perimeter of the fort. It's grassy fields overlooking the lake, with a nice view north towards Canada. So long as you don't need a paved path, you'd be good.

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