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Sleepover at the Fort

Sleepover at the Fort

Youth and student groups will have a BLAST at an overnight in the Fort (May-October). Sleep in a tent or the barracks just like the soldiers in 1758. Sit around a campfire (weather permitting) and hear riveting stories about General John Forbes and Colonel George Washington. Winter sleepovers available in the Fort Ligonier Center for History Education.

Sleepovers include access to the historic site and or museum from 7:00 PM until 8:00 AM the following morning and your choice of a guided fort or museum tour. Additional activities are available for the fee of $5.00 per person. Select from one of the following: musket firing, Museum after Dark Program, candle dipping, artillery talk and mortar firing or talk with a soldier

DETAILS:

  • Cost: $40 per person (Minimum 10 guests)
  • Sleepover Host provides food and snacks
  • Sleepovers available for youth groups only

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