Fort Niagara, Artillery fort in Porter, United States
Description
Fort Niagara is a stone fortification in Porter at the meeting point of Lake Ontario and the Niagara River, containing an early-18th-century French Castle and ramparts from several construction phases. The site covers an area with a bastion, casemates, and a central courtyard surrounded by thick stone walls.
History
French forces built the main stone building in 1726 as a trading post and fortification to control the Great Lakes. British forces captured the site in 1759 after a siege, before it passed to the United States in 1796.
Culture
The military garrison demonstrations show trades such as blacksmithing and basket weaving that soldiers practiced between guard duties. Visitors see recreated garrison life scenes in the barracks rooms with period furniture and everyday objects from the 18th century.
Practical
Access to the grounds is through the main gates, which lead to footpaths around the bastions and through the interior rooms. The stairs in the towers and to the lower levels require sure footing and are not suitable for wheelchairs.
Did you know?
Below the main building lie vaulted cellar rooms that served as a cold storage chamber for food supplies during winter. These underground passages connect several areas of the fort and also functioned as shelters during attacks.
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