History of the Old Fort:
1764 - British built their first fort at Fort Erie during Pontiac's rebellion
1766 - Pontiac and Rogers meet at Fort Erie and enjoy a smoke and drink together
1776-1783 - The garrison of Fort Erie participates in the American Revolution
1783 - Modifications and additions made to original fort and docks
1784 - First Loyalists began arriving at Fort Erie after 4 of the 17 colonies remained under British control
1800 - Much of the original fort destroyed by ice from Lake Erie
1803 - Gother Mann's plans approved for new fort to be constructed at Fort Erie
1805 - Construction began on Fort Erie's new location
1812 - Garrison involved in the Battle of Frenchman's Creek
1813 - Fort occupied for 10 days by US troops after British abandon site
1814 - July 3rd, US troops take Fort Erie
1814 - The Siege of Fort Erie occurs in August and September. The casualties during the siege result in Fort Erie becoming the bloodiest battlefield in Canada
1814 - November 5th, the US Army destroyed what remained of Fort Erie and returned to Buffalo, NY.
1820 - Last known occupation by the British Army
1823 - Fort Erie officially abandoned by the British Army
1866 - The ruins of Fort Erie briefly occupied by invading Fenian Army
1899 - The Niagara Parks Commission recommends purchase of lands at Fort Erie
1904 - Monument erected in memory of officers killed during Siege of Fort Erie
1939 - July 1st, re-constructed Fort Erie opened to the public
1967 - First season with guides dressed in historic uniform
