Upcoming Events

Be a witness to history! Join the Friends of Fort George and Parks Canada for special events that celebrate the history of Niagara. New events are listed frequently throughout the year, so be sure to check back often. You can also stay up to date about events by joining us on Facebook and Twitter.

For more information about any of these events, please contact us.

 



New Year’s Day Levee

January 1, 2025

The Friends of Fort George and Parks Canada cordially invite you to the annual New Year’s Day Levee! Join us at Navy Hall on January 1, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. as we ring in the New Year. This community celebration carries on an old tradition of citizens gathering together to pledge allegiance to our Sovereign, to renew old acquaintances and raise a toast to the continued prosperity of our nation. Light refreshments will be offered to all in attendance, with official toasts at 3:30 p.m. This will be followed by the firing of a cannon.

This year’s honourary cannoneer is Mr. Dick Coyne, who won the live auction at the Beefsteak Society Dinner in November. Mr. Coyne has been an invaluable part of the Friends of Fort George for over 10 years, as both a volunteer, and board member. His continuous dedication and support of the Friends of Fort George ensures that we can continue to support Parks Canada in preserving, protecting, and presenting Niagara’s National Historic Sites.

 

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Live from 1812: A Charity Dinner with the Lord Mayor

February 1, 2025

Lord Mayor Zalepa and the Friends of Fort George cordially invite you to join us for a special charity event to raise funds for the 2025 youth staffing program at Brock’s Monument and Fort George. This evening will feature a 3-course meal by Events by Kristin, wines sponsored by Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake, an auction, historic artifacts on display, a cannon firing, and post-dinner entertainment.

Proceeds will support youth employment opportunities at Fort George and Brock's Monument for the 2025 season. Tickets are available at https://friendsoffortgeorge.square.site.

 

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Fireside Friday Lecture Series

 

Wacky, Weird and Wonderful: When Artifacts Go Wild! Part 2

February 7, 2025

Dan Laroche – Manager, Fort George National Historic Site

Dan Laroche has been at Fort George since 1988 and has been Manager/Supervisor of Fort George for the past 20+ years. He has done years of research on Fort George and was one of the authors of the new publication “Fort George: A History”. Dan will once again highlight rare and unique artifacts from the collection at Parks Canada that all have something in common, in that they are not common at all. Mostly from the War of 1812, these artifacts will test your knowledge and imagination. Channel your inner “Antiques Roadshow” enthusiast to help answer that age old question: “What the heck is that?!?”

 

First Nations and The Battle of Queenston Heights

February 14, 2025

Tim Johnson – Senior Advisor for Heritage and Legacy at the Niagara Parks Commission, Senior Advisor to an extensive number of Indigenous, heritage and cultural institutions, and is instrumental in the development of a legacy of public art and memorials.

Jim Hill – Senior Manager Heritage and Legacy, Niagara Parks Commission, and retired Captain with the Royal Canadian Artillery The Battle of Queenston Heights during the War of 1812 was a moment in Canada’s history when everything could’ve changed.

Through Two-Eyed Seeing, Tim Johnson and Jim Hill will explore this pivotal event from different perspectives and explore the actions, experiences, and recollections of First Nations and the British army during this excruciating battle when the fate and future of these lands and waters hung in the balance. As a special feature, the new Niagara Parks publication Landscape of Nations: Beyond the Mist will be available for sale before and after this presentation.

 

Marching Off the Beaten Path: Lesser-known Uniforms of the War of 1812

February 21, 2025

Peter Martin – Visitor Experience Product Development Officer and Special Events Coordinator, Parks Canada

Chris McKay – Re-enactor/Historian and Educator Peter Martin brings over 30 years of experience working at historic War of 1812 sites.

Chris McKay, a seasoned War of 1812 re-enactor, is currently pursuing his master’s degree in public history at Western University. Together, Chris and Peter will showcase and discuss uniforms from the War of 1812. But not the usual red coat vs. blue coat ensembles! They’ll be spotlighting some of the more unique uniforms that appeared both on and off the battlefield. Which uniforms, you ask? Well, you’ll have to join us to find out!

 

Music Across the Garrison

February 28, 2025

Peter Alexander – Historic Music Co-ordinator, Parks Canada

Gavin Watt – Military Animation Supervisor, Parks Canada Friday February 28, 2025.

From the lowliest private to the Officers that staffed the headquarters, live music filled the day to day activities of Fort George. Come enjoy a discussion and performance of music across the classes, with Peter Alexander and Gavin Watt who have been entertaining Niagara residents at Fort George since the 1980's.

 

 

Tickets are $15.75 (taxes included) per event or $47.25 (taxes included) for the series of all four. Buy three – get one free! Tickets go on sale Monday January 6, 2025 and can be purchased at the Friends of Fort George Online store at: https://friendsoffortgeorge.square.site/

 

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Tea Like the Queen: A Children’s Tea Party!

March 18, 2025

You are cordially invited to join the Friends of Fort George for a special tea party over the March Break. Grab your favourite stuffy, and join us for a spot of tea, and delicious treats, just like the Queen! The afternoon will include a special story, a stuffy parade, and fun activities for children and their guardians.

Tickets include tea or juice, locally sourced scones, and some tasty treats from the 'Fort George Bill of Fare' cookbook.

Note: Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Cost: $30.00 for one youth and one adult. Tickets can be purchased online at: https://friendsoffortgeorge.square.site

 

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Whisky Tasting

March 21, 2025

Save the date! The Friends of Fort George in partnership with Forty Creek Distilleries is hosting the fourth annual whisky tasting event at Historic Navy Hall, hosted by Forty Creek North American Brand Ambassador, Chris Thompson.

Paired with extensive Hors D’hoeuvres, there will be several different award-winning Forty Creek whisky samples provided.

Tickets for this event will go on sale in January at https://friendsoffortgeorge.square.site/ Come and relax by the warm fire at Navy Hall, and enjoy a unique evening of food, drink, whisky education, and merriment.

 

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