Warzone Niagara 3: Fort George National Historic Site



The Main Barracks of the Fort. Fort George served as an early headquarters for the British forces in 1812.
 


The Powder Magazine, the only original building at Fort George. Powder magazines were low-lying fortified buildings that housed volatile munitions and gunpowder.
 


The Officer's Dining Hall. Officers would entertain guests, and Fort George still hosts events here occasionally.
 


 

General Description

Fort George is a National Historic site of Canada. The Fort was built in 1796 and reconstructed in 1930's. The site is currently interpreted in the British context of the era, with staff dressing as British soldiers. The Fort site is open year-round, but is only open on the Weekends from November to April. The Fort is located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, a town which features a number of other historic sites, theater, and shopping. Current admission prices can be found at: http://www.friendsoffortgeorge.ca/fort-george/index.html

Historical Attributes

Fort George served as the regional headquarters for the British army. Isaac Brock was stationed there prior to the Battle of Queenston Heights. Fort George saw a great deal of action in the War of 1812. It was initially captured in May 1813 by American forces, following the Battle of Queenston heights, and recaptured in December 1813 by the British. The fort saw no further action in the war, and was eventually abandoned and left to ruins, until its reconstruction in the 1930s.


Address

51 Queen's Parade
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Canada L0S 1J0

Contact Information

Phone: 905-468-6621
Email: giftshop@friendsoffortgeorge.ca
Website: http://www.friendsoffortgeorge.ca

Hours of Operation

May - October: Open daily, 10:00 am - 5:00pm
November: Open weekends, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
December - March: Open weekends, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
April: Open weekends, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Additional Sources of Information

"The History of Fort George." Fort Mississauga | The Friends of Fort George, www.friendsoffortgeorge.ca/fort-george/history/index.html.


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