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Official Twitter of Fort Ontario State Historic Site. @NYstateparks

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[FortOntario @FortOntario]

Fort Ontario is officially closed for the season. Our usual hours resume mid-May 2023. Keep your eyes here or on Facebook for special event info including #WreathsAcrossAmerica and #FirstDayHike. See you next year!

#closed #museum #history #specialevent #fortontario #oswego

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It's that time of year again! Make plans for the 2023 #FirstDayHike. Come into the #Fort between 8am & 2pm, pick up your self-guided tour booklet & learn about another chapter in Fort Ontario's #History.

#BuffaloSoldiers #BlackBelt #BlackHistory #Oswego #NewYears @NYstateparks

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Congratulations Nikko! It was great having you here!

[Xiana Iman @X_ImanReports]

I'd like to thank @FortOntario for hosting Nikko's promotion ceremony (he's now Sergeant 1st Class!) at the Fort. It was lovely and all of the staff did an amazing job! I cannot thank you all enough. Everything was wonderful!

[FortOntario @FortOntario]

Tickets are still available for our #LanternTours! Wed. Oct. 19 & 26 at 7:00PM. Hear about Mystery, Murder, Mishaps, Maladies, and Mayhem at Fort Ontario, 1753 to the 20th century!

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($20/ea. PG-13)

#history #walkingtour #halloween #events #Oswego #starfort

[Mayor Billy Barlow @MayorBarlow]

Another awesome partnership with @FortOntario to host a fun, unique event for Oswego families.

Mayor Barlow Announces Free Ghost Hunting Event At Fort Ontario October 15: https://t.co/2qZlZm66XE

[FortOntario @FortOntario]

Friends Board Member Dave MacLean comes in in 'pinch' for our #laundresses, making #reproduction clothespins based on E.S. Haskins Clothes Pin #patent from 1854 (no.10,635).

#clothespin #laundry #history #reenacting #civilwar #19thcentury #twitterstorians #indiarubber #woodwork

[NY State Parks @NYstateparks]

NEWS: State Parks announces the launch of a new trip planning feature on the #EmpireStateTrail website. 🗺️📱✨Enhancements incl: trail routes, parking info, attractions, lodging options along or near the trail, GPS routes, maps & more. #NationalTrailsDay https://t.co/7BIkqiCo1z

[NY State Parks @NYstateparks]

In 2019, Commissioner Kulleseid raised the first pride flag at @NYStateParks; today, he raised the first progressive pride flag to kick off Pride Month. In June, pride flags will fly at select parks and sites across New York. #PrideOutsideNY🏳️‍🌈 https://t.co/2GFpAKKrBm

[FortOntario @FortOntario]

It's the first day of #Pride Month! Celebrate #PrideOutside w/@nystateparks at Fort Ontario. Get your merch: https://t.co/9Qw1GtaSmB

We're also proud to be featured in @ILoveNY's LGBTQ Travel Guide. Check it out here: https://t.co/ERFipneZxw

#pridemonth #LGBTQ #history #parks

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Today, remember the true meaning of #MemorialDay. Originally #DecorationDay, it originated at the end of the #CivilWar with a tradition of decorating graves in honor of those who died in the service of this country.

#history #oswego #monuments @OswegoCountyNY @NYstateparks

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Join us @SteamersGs this upcoming Wed, June 1 for #HistoryOnTap w/speaker John Lamphere from @CayugaCC - he's talking #rumrunners, #bootleggers and #speakeasies on #LakeOntario!!

#history #prohibition #gatsby #gatsbyera #1920s #freeevents #oswego @OswegoCountyNY @sunyoswego

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As #ParkWorker Edward Heinrichs moves to #HerkimerHomeSHS this week, he passed the baton (or spade, in this case) to Jess Miller as caretaker of the Fort's #gardens.

Best of luck in your new role, Eddie!

#history #historicsites @NYstateparks #gardening #civilwar #livinghistory

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#FortOntario staffers are excited and proud to wear the new #prideoutside uniform shirts from @NYstateparks this summer.

#pride #history #nysoprhp #historicpreservation #newyork #newyorkstate #parksandrec

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Historic Site Assistant Danielle & #FriendsOfFortOntario Board Member Katie are representing the Friends at a #volunteer recruitment event organized by @sunyoswego at the McCrobie building tonight until 7:00PM. If you are interested in volunteering, contact us! #history #oswego

[FortOntario @FortOntario]

The #guardhouse looking a little different this week as we create #Regency era fashions for the women of #FortOntario for our upcoming #WarOf1812 encampment.

#spencer #curatorial #history #fashionhistory #museums #Oswego #materialculture

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Tim prepping sand boxes for our #WarOf1812 Drill & Training event. We're open Sat. & Sun. 10-4:30. Activities Sun. wrap up by 3PM. Bring a #picnic lunch & blanket to watch from the ramparts w/scenic views of #LakeOntario.

#whattodothisweekend #oswego #history #encampment

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Murder, Mystery, Mishaps, Maladies, and Mayhem! In 267 years, #FortOntario has been host to many fascinating and shocking events. Learn about some with our @AmeriCorps member, Jon!

@oswamericorps #americorps #oswego #weekendevents #whattodothisweekend #freeevents #history

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The staff at #FortOntario is hard at work preparing for the upcoming season. We'll be open Wed-Sun starting May 4th!

#stateparks #history #oswego #twitterstorians #publichistory #openingday #summer #maytheforthbewithyou #restoration #preservation

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Stay safe out there!

[NYSDOT @NYSDOT]

Our crews are clearing roads across the state.

When you see them out give them room to work. Stay at least 4 car lengths behind a plow and NEVER attempt to pass them. #dontcrowdtheplow