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Programs That Come to Your Classroom

A Soldier's Life

This program features an in-class visit by a member of the fort staff, dressed in the military uniform of one of the fort's historic garrisons. The primary objective is to increase audience understanding of daily life in the target time period - with a special emphasis on activities and conditions at Old Fort Niagara.
Using the uniform itself, as well as other items representative of a soldier's personal equipment and belongings (knapsack, haversack, clothing, blankets, games, utensils, grooming supplies, etc.), the trials and joys of everyday life will be brought to life.

Students will be able to see and touch reproductions of historic clothing and equipment, making a direct connection with the history of their region. They will also gain a greater understanding of many of the following educational concepts:

• The past as more than just names and dates

• The political development of western New York during the period of focus

• The diversity of community within Fort Niagara

• The processes necessary for life in a pre-electric age

• Forms of entertainment popular during the period of focus

• Vocabulary appropriate to the program

• "A Soldiers Life" can be tailored to a period which matches the educational goals of the individual school or educator. Programs focusing on the 18th century French and British, and early 19th century American  occupations of the Fort are available.

Duration: Half or Full Day               Cost: $250/$50

To book a program contact: Carrie LaFlair Barber  (716) 745-7611 ext 223 between 10 am and 4 pm weekdays.  email claflair@oldfortniagara.org

The Old Fort Niagara Association offers programs about the Fort for your civic organization.

The illustrated, 20-minute programs that you'll find below are available free of charge to organizations in Niagara and northern Erie County.

If you'd like to book them, simply call Robert Emerson, executive director of Old Fort Niagara. You can call him at 716.745.7611 ext # 228, or email here.
 

1)  Old Fort Niagara, Yesterday and Today

This program provides a brief overview of the Fort's colorful history and its current operations.

 

2)  A Glorious Acquisition

Relive the Siege of 1759 when British and New York troops and their Native allies captured Fort Niagara from the French.

 

3)  Fort Niagara and Pontiac's War

Discover Fort Niagara's vital role in the Native uprising of 1763-64.
 

4)  The War of 1812 on Lake Ontario

Experience the Naval War on Lake Ontario during the War of 1812.

 

5)  A Case of Criminal Neglect

Learn about the capture of Fort Niagara on December 19, 1813.

 

6)  Training Ground for the Great War

Join the men of the Reserve Officers Training Corps and the Polish Blue Army as they train for World War One.