Write a commentFort Ontario State Historic Site hosts a Civil War Living History Weekend on its grounds at 1 E. Fourth St., Oswego.
Activities run from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24 and 25.
The event features living history interpreters; military drills and civilian life demonstrations; field music and female soldiers; a magic lantern show; and talks about women’s fashion, camp cooking, medicine and garrison life. Sutlery (vendors) will also be on hand with items for purchase.
Regular fort admission – $4 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, and free for children aged 12 and under – will be charged for the event.
Event details and updates will be published on the Fort Ontario Facebook page.
For more information, contact Fort Ontario State Historic Site Manager Matthew MacVittie at 315-343-4711 or matthew.macvittie@parks.ny.gov.
