Fort Kid’s Summer Day Camp
Upcoming Events
“Timeless Trades” Workshop Series: Make Your Own Colonial Shift!
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May 30-31, 2026
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10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Create your own colonial shift during a hands-on two-day workshop with historical seamstress Jessica Young!
“Timeless Trades” Workshop Series: Handcraft Your Own Pair of Moccasins, Leggings or Both!
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Jun 7, 2026
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10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Historical shoemaker Matt Schlicksup leads an extraordinary workshop for attendees to handcraft their own pair of authentic, custom-fitted buckskin moccasins, leggings, or both!
“There is more expected… than the title.” Leadership in Washington’s Time
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Jun 20, 2026
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9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fort Ligonier has developed an innovative leadership seminar for young adults, 16-21 years of age focused upon the growth of George Washington in Western Pennsylvania, (1753-1758).
Archaeology Field School in Action!
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Jun 22-27, 2026
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10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Watch Dr. Jonathan Burns, Director of the Cultural Resource Institute at Juniata College, and his field school as they search for evidence of a 1759 Hornwork in the Upper Fort.
The Cannon Ball – Fort Ligonier’s Premier Annual Fundraiser!
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Sep 18, 2026
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6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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!
Fort Ligonier Days
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Oct 9-11, 2026
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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.
Annual Events, Camps & Clubs
Fort Ligonier Days
The historic site comes to life with more than 150 French and Indian War reenactors, artillery firings, historical demonstrations, bagpipe music and more to commemorate the historic October 12, 1758, attack on Fort Ligonier.
Fort Kid’s Camp
Campers experience 18th century frontier life while exploring the Fort, playing games, creating crafts and making new friends at Fort Ligonier’s legendary Kid’s Summer Camp. Children who have completed kindergarten through sixth grade are eligible to attend.
Pre-registration is required.