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As of Friday, July 1st, don't miss the Noon Gun an

As of Friday, July 1st, don't miss the Noon Gun and Garrison Parade at #FortHenry happening at 12pm and 3pm respectively in the Lower Fort! From an artillery demonstration to a live cannon firing and musical performances, guests will be wowed by history!

Did you know the reproduction uniforms worn by the

Did you know the reproduction uniforms worn by the Fort Henry Guard are patterned after the uniforms worn by infantry and artillery soldiers of the British Army of 1867? Unlike today, soldiers under the rank of Serjeant were not permitted to own civilian clothing. This was believed to deter the soldier from deserting, which was quite the serious problem. With only their army uniform to wear, a soldier would be more easily identified as being truant if they tried to desert.

History lesson of the day! Fort Henry was built

History lesson of the day!

Fort Henry was built from 1832 to 1837 to replace an existing fortification from the War of 1812 era. The primary purpose of it was to defend the terminus of the Rideau Canal and the Naval Dockyard in Kingston Harbour. When completed it was the largest and most costly fortification built in British North America west of Quebec City!

If you want to learn more, then be sure to head to our historic site this summer. 💥

As a living history museum, our historic site is a

As a living history museum, our historic site is also home to several exhibits that showcase military life in the 1860s. Displayed here is a seniors officer's quarters who would have been from the upper classes of British society. Unlike enlisted soldiers, officers had the privilege of wearing civilian clothing while off duty and were allowed to partake in activities within the city of Kingston.

Mysterious underground passageways? There's certai

Mysterious underground passageways? There's certainly more to #FortHenry than meets the eye!

There are tunnels 20 feet underground leading to a series of rooms that would have protected both sides of the Fort and are known as the Reverse Fire Chambers. They were created to further decrease an enemy's chance of survival in the ditch! 💥

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