Intersection of U.S. 30 and PA Route 711 200 South Market Street Ligonier, Pennsylvania 15658
Events Calendar

2012 Events

Posted on Friday, December 11th, 2009

Saturday, APRIL 21 Fort Ligonier Opens for the Season
Monday, APRIL 23 Homeschool Day
Saturday, APRIL 28 Scout Day
Friday, MAY 18 “A Taste of History” – 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Enjoy a casual evening with friends!

Living history demonstrations, food and music!

Saturday-Sunday, MAY 19-20 Detachment of the 60th Regiment – Royal Americans

Encampment, Drills and Musket Firing Demonstrations

Saturday-Sunday, MAY 26-27 Detachment of the 8th PA Regiment in Garrison

Encampment, Drills and Musket Firing Demonstrations

Saturday-Sunday, JUNE 9-10 Detachment of the 60th Regiment – Royal Americans

Encampment, Drills and Musket Firing Demonstrations

Sunday, JUNE 10 GEORGE WASHINGTON RETURNS – 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Meet George Washington, by Dean Malissa, the official portrayer of

our Nation’s First President at Mount Vernon!

Monday – Friday, JUNE 18-22 FORT KID’S CAMP – 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Daily

Day Camp for kids who have completed grades 2, 3, 4, or 5

Saturday, JUNE 30 Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra at Fort Ligonier – 7:00 PM
Friday, JULY 20 “A Taste of History”

Enjoy a casual evening with friends!

Living history demonstrations, food and music!

Saturday-Sunday, JULY 21-22 Battles of the French and Indian War

1:00 and 3:00 PM – Artillery Demonstrations

1:30 and 3:30 PM – Battle Reenactments

Friday, JULY 27 A Night at the Museum – 8:00 PM

Fort Ligonier’s Museum Comes to Life!

Fun for the Entire Family!

Saturday-Sun., AUGUST 11-12 Brigade of the American Revolution

18th Century Living History Demonstrations, Encampment, Tactical Exercises

Saturday-Sun., SEPTEMBER 1-2 Garrison Weekend

Encampment, Drills, and Musket Firing Demonstrations

Friday, SEPTEMBER 21 A Taste of History – 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Enjoy a casual evening with friends!

Living history demonstrations, food and music!

Friday-Sun., OCTOBER 12,13,14 FORT LIGONIER DAYS
Friday, OCTOBER 12 George Washington, portrayed by Dean Malissa

of Mount Vernon, will be in the Museum to

greet visitors and tell about his time at

Fort Ligonier in 1758. 12:00 – 4:00 PM

Saturday, OCTOBER 13 1:30 and 3:30 PM – Artillery Demonstrations

2:00 and 4:00 PM – Reenactments of the Battle of Fort Ligonier

Sunday, OCTOBER 14 1:30 and 3:30 PM – Artillery Demonstrations

2:00 and 4:00 PM – Reenactments of the Battle of Fort Ligonier

Tuesday, OCTOBER 30 “Ghosts and Legends of Fort Ligonier”

Evening Program by Author Dr. Walter L. Powell

Thursday, NOVEMBER 8 Commemoration of George Washington’s

Friendly Fire Incident

Evening Program – Speaker to be announced at a later date.

Saturday-Sunday, DECEMBER 1-2 Holiday Open House

Museum and Store Open from 12:00 – 4:00 PM

Free Admission – Outside Fort Area Closed.