“According to the Best of his Recollection”: A Unique Immersive Experience

Fort Ligonier commemorates America's 250th anniversary with a new special exhibit To Rise and Fight Again, The Road to Revolution Begins at Fort Ligonier.

Master tinsmith Shay Lelegren of Hot Dip Tin will be onsite demonstrating and reproducing historical replicas of tinware items using original colonial tools and methods.

Meet the armorer and a French Marine portrayed by dedicated Fort Ligonier reenactors Mike Kijowski and Kristin Rylander. Learn about French and Indian War weapons and why their maintenance was essential and what life was like for French soldiers.

Step into the world of 18th-century New France with a Recollet friar serving as a chaplain with the French army during the French and Indian War.

This weekend's History Alive! programming features our two ewes who also happen to be twin sisters!

Join us for a lecture from distinguished Professor Andrew Mackillop, Department of Scottish History, University of Glasgow.

Hunting and archery enthusiasts will not want to miss Leon Briggs of the Seneca Tonawanda as he demonstrates the making and use of traditional archery equipment in the 18th century.

Come to Fort Ligonier this weekend and see an 18th Century Tape Weaver and Spoon Maker demonstrate their crafts and sell their wares!

See a colonial shoemaker use historical tools, materials, and techniques to repair shoes like those that would have been worn by soldiers and camp followers at Fort Ligonier.

Please join us for Fort Ligonier’s signature benefit of the year – The Cannon Ball – It’s not a dance, but you will have a BALL! Attendees enjoy a premium open bar, sumptuous heavy hors d’oeuvres by Vallozzi's, live music, and an online auction and spirited live auction featuring one-of-a-kind experiences and items. New! This event is so much fun that we extended it by one hour!

See Fort Ligonier's historical blacksmith shop in action this weekend! Bob Stone will fire up the forge, strike the anvil and create hand-forged iron nails, hooks and more! Stone Forge and Tissage specializes in 18th Century Reproduction Iron Work and weaving. Items will be available for purchase!

Meet members of the 60th Royal American Regiment as they garrison at the Fort this weekend.

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.

Watch George Franks handcraft a historical hat from the colonial-era 1701-1799!

Don't miss this years' "Road to Revolution" Seminar at Fort Ligonier!