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Fighting for the Fortress: Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Siege of Fort Niagara

January 28, 2009

Old Fort Niagara celebrates largest battle on its grounds since 1759 The precursor to the fight for American independence, the French & Indian War was a clash of empires that decided the fate of a continent and played a pivotal role in shaping the United States and Canada. This summer, the Niagara region will commemorate [...]

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Heritage Events Commemorate 250th Anniversary French and Indian War

September 3, 2008

Re-enactments and Historic Sites Showcase Adirondack Heritage As part of an ongoing effort to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the French and Indian War, a series of heritage events are planned throughout the Adirondack Region in 2008, with the opening of a newly reconstructed “king’s warehouse” at historic Fort Ticonderoga topping the list. But this [...]

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