Oct
10-12
2025
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. Don't miss acclaimed artist Robert Griffing who will be at the Fort for a book signing (Saturday only) for his latest publication Journey of a Lifetime.
Highlights
Friday, October 10 & Saturday, October 11 | 12:00 – 5:00 PM
America250PA Mobile Unit featuring fun interactive and educational activities to celebrate America’s upcoming 250th birthday will be located at Fort Ligonier’s parking lot.
Saturday, October 11
Robert Griffing Book Signing: Journey of a Lifetime
Saturday, October 11 & Sunday, October 12, 2025
2:00 PM Battle Demonstration
French and Indian War reenactors bring the historic October 12, 1758, attack on Fort Ligonier to life with colorful pageantry and crackling musketry!
3:00 PM Cannon Firing
4:00 PM New for this year!
Skirmish of October 12, 1758, held in Upper Fort
October 10-12
Sutlers Row
An 18th century artisan marketplace located on the Museum’s front lawn highlighted by:
Justin Cherry, Mount Vernon’s Baker in Residence, and his Half Crown Bakehouse will greet visitors on the museum’s front lawn this weekend with batches of multi-grain bread made with heirloom grains 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.
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 on this weekend. Parking is available at designated festival lots with shuttle bus services provided.
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