Oct

9-11

2026

Fort Ligonier Days

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

See the site that changed world history and inspired Fort Ligonier Days! The historic site comes to life with battle demonstrations, cannon firings, encampments and more to commemorate the historic October 12, 1758, attack on Fort Ligonier. Stop by Sutlers Row located on the front lawn of the museum and see 18th-century-inspired artisans, and Mount Vernon's Resident Baker Justin Cherry and his Half Crown Bakehouse.

Schedule of artillery firings and historical demonstrations to be announced soon!

Sutlers Row
An 18th century artisan marketplace located on the Museum’s front lawn featuring Justin Cherry, Mount Vernon’s Baker in Residence, and his Half Crown Bakehouse. Justin rises in the middle of the night to fire up his massive clay beehive oven to bake batches of multi-grain bread made with heirloom grains and served warm with salt pork butter, inspired by 18th century soldiers’ rations. Try to stop early! Justin sells out each year!

Living History
Visitors are encouraged to engage with reenactors and ask questions about clothing, living conditions, their military history and more.

World-Class Museum
Discover the important archaeological finds and how they informed the reconstruction of the fort to within mere inches of where it originally stood and how throughout the decades of Fort Ligonier Days, the reenactment of the October 12, 1758, Battle of Fort Ligonier has remained a central event during the festivities.

Not to miss is the museum’s new America 250 exhibit “To Rise and Fight Again: The Road to Revolution Begins at Fort Ligonier.”

Regular admission applies except for youth ages 17 and under who are free Saturday and Sunday thanks to the generous sponsorship of Fort Ligonier Days, Inc.

Visitor parking is not available at Fort Ligonier during Fort Ligonier Days weekend. Parking is available at designated festival lots with shuttle bus services provided.

Click here for festival information.