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Fort Ontario State Historic Site

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An official Path Through History Site! The first fortification to be located on the site of the current Fort Ontario was built by the British in 1755. Construction of a second British fort began in 1759, and the second fort was destroyed in 1778 by American troops stationed at Fort Stanwix. Between 1839 and 1844, the US Fort Ontario was built. Between 1944 and 1946, the Fort was used as a Holocaust refugee center, the only one of its kind in the country.

Amenities
Amenities

Amenities

General
  • Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Things To Do

General
  • Senior Discount: Yes
History
  • Haunted History: Yes
  • Historic Sites: Yes
  • Military History: Yes
  • Path Through History: Yes
Accessibility
Accessibility

Accessible Amenities

Blind/Low Vision
  • Blind/Low Vision Accommodations: Yes
  • Staff Orientation to Venue: Yes
Deaf and/or Hearing Loss
  • Deaf and/or Hearing Loss Accommodations: Yes
  • Closed-Captioned Films/Videos: Yes
Additional Amenities
  • Accessible Amenities: Yes
  • Accessible Car Parking Onsite: Yes
  • Accessible Van Parking Onsite: Yes
  • Assistive Equipment: Yes
  • Disability Discount: Yes
  • Service Animal Relief: Yes
Mobility/Wheelchair Access
  • Mobility/Wheelchair Access Accommodations: Yes
  • Accessible Bathroom: Yes
  • Accessible Entrance: Yes
  • Accessible Route: Yes
  • Low Service Counter or Window: Yes
Events
Events

Fort Ontario Lantern Tours

1000 Islands-Seaway, Oswego

Dates vary between Sep 30, 2026 - Oct 14, 2026

Fort Ontario State Historic Site

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Ghost Hunt with CNY Ghost Hunters

1000 Islands-Seaway, Oswego

Dates vary between Oct 16, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

Fort Ontario State Historic Site

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Map
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