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Explore New York's Historic Forts & Battlefields










Fort Brewerton & Oliver Steven Blockhouse
Constructed in 1759, the Fort Brewerton historic site was built to protect the passage from Albany to the port of Oswego.
Fort Niagara State Park
This state park has two boat launches providing access to the Lower Niagara River and Lake Ontario, hiking trails, swimming pools, water slide and more
Historic Fort Ontario Overlooks the Great Lake
Visit the only fort in the US that has served in all military conflicts beginning with the French & Indian War of 1754-63.
Fort Stanwix
Just an hour's drive east of Syracuse, Fort Stanwix proudly identifies itself as the place where the "American flag was first flown in battle."
Fort Ticonderoga
Every day promises to be an event as the 2,000-acre Fort Ticonderoga boasts to be the only site in America that tells a new story each year through dynamic historical interpretation and exhibitions.
Fort William Henry Museum & Restoration
Step back in time at Fort William Henry and experience what was like to be at the outpost in the wilderness in 1757.
Plan your Vacation on the Great Lakes Seaway Trail
From Niagara Falls to the Thousand Islands & more, this Journey along the Seaway Trail is Pure Upstate NY !
Madison Barracks
Madison Barracks remained an active military installation through the end of World War II and is now is now operated as a residential community with apartments as well as boasting an inn, a restaurant and a marina.