Explore Local History and Women’s Contributions at Fort Ontario This Weekend

The Fort Ontario State Historic Site is preparing to host its annual 'Women’s Weekend at Fort Ontario: A Symposium on Gender, Fashion, and Labor since 1755' on May 18 and 19, 2024. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on both days at Fort Ontario in Oswego. It will examine the roles of women from the 18th to the 20th centuries through discussions and historical insights.

The symposium includes talks from experts such as Hanae Webber on the Cameron Court Martial of 1760 and Mary Kay Stone on Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, who will soon feature on a U.S. quarter. Jess Miller and Myranda Abel will discuss women's roles in the American Civil War, including their combat roles.

Attendees can also expect practical demonstrations and historical reenactments. These will highlight activities like 18th-century beer brewing, World War I Farmerettes, and World War II women decoders. A 'Fashion Timeline' will display the evolution of women's clothing over 250 years.

Tickets are priced at $4 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, and free for children 12 and under. No pre-registration is required, making it easy for anyone interested to attend.

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