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In 1749, French Sulpician priest Abbé Picquet established Fort de La Presentation where the St. Lawrence and Oswegatchie Rivers meet at what is now Ogdensburg in Northern New York. By 1755 the settlement included 2,000 Iroquois loyal to France. It was abandoned in 1760 as British troops approached during the French and Indian War.

This watercolor shows Fort La Presentation exactly as it was on Aug. 16, 1760, when six British row galleys attacked the French ship L’Outaouaise (the Ottawa) near the fort. It was painted by Thomas Davies, who occupied one of the galleys during the battle.

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What’s New…

Images of 2024 Le Siege

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New Sign Along Abbe Picquet Trail

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Fort La Presentation Association notes Ogdensburg’s 275th anniversary

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History of Fort La Presentation by Julie Madlin, Ogdensburg city historian

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Linda Russell to Perform at Le Siege

The Fort La Presentation Association is thrilled to announce that Linda Russell will be returning to Le Siege July 20-21. Proceeds will help pay for land insurance and maintenance on our 28-acre historic site in Ogdensburg.
From the boisterous ballads of the 18th Century to the sentimental melodies of the Victorian age, Linda Russell recreates a lost national treasure. While performing on guitar, mountain and hammered dulcimers, penny whistle and limberjack, Linda’s rich singing voice illuminates our American heritage through patriotic anthems, broadsides, hymns and dance tunes.
Possessing a “majestic voice that makes stirring renditions of old English hymns, French carols, Welsh tunes and American compositions”(Utne Reader), Linda Russell leads us on a historic journey that is both entertaining and enlightening by punctuating her musical performances of actual songs from the period with anecdotes and facts from primary source material. The pioneers, patriots, and other figures of America’s past come to life before our very eyes as Linda sings and shares stories of their joys and hardships.
As a balladeer for the National Park Service at Federal Hall National Memorial in New York City for 16 years, she interpreted history through music. Now, with many recordings to her credit, her performances are in demand at schools, historic sites and community events throughout the country.
With featured performances that include A Prairie Home Companion, Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, Symphony Space and the National Archives, Linda is a recognized expert in historical interpretation.
Linda’s repertoire spans 200 years of popular music. Her multi-cultural perspective includes songs and narratives of women, pioneers, immigrants and soldiers.

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Grant Will Extend Abbe Picquet Walking Trail

The Fort La Presentation Association has received support for the association’s ongoing efforts to further develop the Abbe Piquet Walking Trail. The Northern New York Community Foundation has awarded the association a grant, in the amount of $5,000 from the Dr. D. Susan Badenhausen Legacy Fund.
The funds will be used to further develop the walking trail to the furthest point of the association’s property. This extension will provide a 180-degree view of the St. Lawrence River. The point holds the remains of the once vital freight car ferry. The ferry system was in operation from the late 1800s to the 1970s. The ferry was essential for the development of the rail system that made Ogdensburg one of the busiest ports on the St. Lawrence River.
The improvements which have been accomplished on association property over the years are due in part to organizations which believe in our goals and are willing to support them. The association thanks the Northern New York Community Foundation for their contribution. We welcome new members of the association and you may do so at fort1749.org/become-a-member.

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Winners in the Snowshoe Biathlon

Winners in the 2024 St. Lawrence Valley Primitive Snowshoe Biathlon have been announced. They include:

Ladies Primitive Rifle: 1st. Jennifer Piccioni, Montreal, time -27.
Ladies Smoothbore: 1st. Amanda Fasken, Bath, Ontario, time +73
Mens Primitive Rifle: 1st. Matt Thomas, Hampton, NY, time -28; 2nd. Tim Nargi, Wanakena, NY, time -11; 3rd. Bill Granger, Hermon, NY, time -10
Mens Smoothbore: 1st. P.J. Miller, Plattsburgh, NY, time +10; 2nd. John Madower, Ottawa, Ontario, time +33.
Senior Mens Primitive: 1st. Eric Piccioni, Montreal, time -32; 2nd. Rich Hanss, East Rochester, NY, time -10; 3rd. Ray Haines, Warren, PA, time -6.
Senior Mens Smoothbore: 1st. Eric Piccioni, Montreal, time -31; 2nd. Lloyd Hargrave, Madrid, NY, time +3.

18th century maple sugaring held at the Fort site March 16.

Click for Images from the end of Van Rensselaer Point

New Bridge Now In Place

The new bridge connecting property on Van Rensselaer Point owned by the Fort La Presentation Association with a peninsula that was built in the early 1900s as a ferry dock to transfer New York Central railroad cars across the St. Lawrence River, was put in place Oct. 9. This photo shows the bridge in place as work continues the path leading to it. The construction bridge at left will be removed. The eight-foot-wide pedestrian bridge provides visitors access to the 300-foot-long peninsula and an incredible view of the river. The bridge was designed by Clarkson University student engineers and the work is being done by TJ Fiacco Construction. Click for video of footbridge.

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