Fort La Presentation will host New York State's final 250th anniversary event on July 16, 17, and 18th 2010. As a signature Event, Founder's Day Weekend will draw re-enactors from across North America and from Europe to honor the participants in the last significant clash of French, British and Amerindian forces. The Defeat of French forces at the battle of the Thousand Islands and the siege of Fort Levis in August 1760 opened the upper St. Lawrence River to Montreal. In September 1760, Montreal capitulated, and the French and Indian War came to an end. The event at historic Lighthouse Point in downtown Ogdensburg is on the banks of the St. Lawrence River adjacent to the original Fort site. Founder's Day Weekend is open to the public, for a small entrance fee, visitors can view the battles enjoy the period entertainment, fun activities, and discover the French and Indian War. Founder's Day weekend is a French and Indian War re-enactment and colonial trade fair and it is open to re-enactors by invitation only. Preference will be given to individuals or groups that have attended Founder's Day Weekend events in the past and correctly depict mid-18th century French, British Military, civilian life,and Native society. Sutlers and historic trades are integral to the event, too. See more information on our show schedule |
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