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Explore Fort Ligonier. Plan your visit to this national historic site and museum and learn how this 18th-century British fort shaped world history.
Fort Ligonier is a British fortification from the French and Indian War located in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, United States. The fort served as a staging area for the Forbes Expedition of 1758. During the eight years of its existence as a garrison, Fort Ligonier was never taken by an enemy.
Fort Ligonier, with its British flags fluttering in the wind, proudly stands guard over the Laurel Highlands in the historic town of Ligonier. Situated along the nationally designated Laurel Highlands Scenic Byway, the Fort is just a short walk from dozens of specialty shops and restaurants.
Welcome to Fort Ligonier. Explore the history, architecture, reconstruction and reenactments of this important 18th-century British fortification.
Learn how Fort Ligonier is working to enrich lives through education and preservation by sharing the powerful stories of Fort Ligonier that changed world history.
Learn about the important role Fort Ligonier played in the French and Indian War, the Seven Years’ War and early American history.
This world-class museum includes an extraordinary collection of art and artifacts from across the globe — along with one of the most unique archaeological collections from the French and Indian War era discovered right on the grounds of the historic site.
We were able to see so much in a short time as it was not crowded on an early Monday morning. We started out by going through the indoor museum. It was very well done. We toured the different galleries and were impressed with the narrative and the wide variety of artifacts on display.
Explore the buildings and defenses of Fort Ligonier. From artillery batteries to clay bake ovens, learn about the architecture of this 18th-century stronghold.
Ligonier, PA 15658. Phone: 724-238-9701. Region: Laurel Highlands. The story of the French and Indian War and the history of Fort Ligonier is told through the remarkable museum exhibits and the fortification, meticulously reconstructed and restored on its original historic site.
