Step into 1755 · The Monumental Phase
History Worth Fighting For
Step into 1755 — and help build a reconstructed fort and cultural park on the banks of the Oswegatchie.
$13.2M already invested · 4 of 7 phases complete · your gift builds what comes next
Welcome to the Fort
A reconstructed 18th-century fort and cultural park, rising on the St. Lawrence.
Living history, riverside trails, and year-round events — and a once-in-a-generation landmark taking shape, phase by phase.
The Fort, Year-Round
More than a campaign — a place to visit, celebrate, and belong.
Visit
Trails & the River
Walk the Abbé Picquet Trail, the footbridge, and the point where the Oswegatchie meets the St. Lawrence.
Events
Living History
Le Siège, the Battle of Ogdensburg, Living History Day, the Snowshoe Biathlon — history you can stand inside.
Join
Become a Member
Any gift from $20 makes you a member for the year — and keeps the Fort present while we build.
The next phase we’re building
The Interpretive Center, Portal & Observatory Dome
The gateway to 1755 — and why your gift matters now. We are not starting from zero:
$1.5M
Land secured · in public trust
$10M
Contamination cleanup · complete
$1.2M
Shoreline protected
$500K
Park, trails & island bridge
New · The Fort Quest App
Step into 1755 — on your phone.
Eleven interactive history quests for students and families — with free, classroom-ready lesson materials for teachers.
The Fort Shop · New
Gear up — and give back.
Tees, hoodies, and more. Every purchase from our Bonfire store helps raise Fort de la Présentation again on the St. Lawrence.
Be part of history worth fighting for.
Become a member, build the park, or mail a check — every gift, to any fund, makes you a member for the year.
