Colonial-Era English Country Dancing
Tuesday, July 7
7:00pm
Jere Brubaker, Curator and Assistant Director at Old Fort Niagara, will showcase a brief history and development of dance in the early days of the Republic. Guests will then be welcome to try some dances from the period (attendance with a partner is not required, and dancing is optional so come and experience the fun of social dancing!). Colonial-era refreshments will be served.
Liberty Teas
Tuesday, August 25
7:00pm
Local herbalist and ethnobotanist Kristin Grohman will share her knowledge of Liberty Teas (local plants used as a substitute for tea), with a focus on goldenrod - because of its abundance and high tannin profile, the leaves were a good substitute for black tea! Colonial-era refreshments will be served!
Colonial-era Life on the Niagara Frontier & Western New York
Tuesday, October 13
7:00pm
We're welcoming staff from The Forsyth Tavern who will share their knowledge of what life was like for the few who lived in this area at the birth of the U.S., including the many challenges and hardships they faced to survive in what was once wilderness. Colonial-era refreshments will be served.
Six Nations Indian Department at Fort Niagara during the Revolutionary War
Tuesday, November 10
7:00pm
The Six Nations (or Iroquois Confederacy) was a democratic government comprised of six Native American nations that pre-dates the United States Constitution. Join artist Geoffrey Harding as he shows their impact on Fort Niagara in the 18th century.
