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The Fort Ontario Conference on History and Archaeology explores new perspectives on warfare and human conflict in North America from its first appearance around 5000 BCE to the War on Terrorism. Friday night is devoted to early registration and college student paper presentations. Saturday features presentations by 7 U.S. and Canadian historians and archaeologists on their research, publicatons, and fieldwork. Sunday is a guided bus trip to sites of French and Indian War activity. Pre-registration and payment is required for Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday Speakers
George Bray - Lieutenant-Colonel John Bradstreets Raid on Frontenac, 1758.
Dr. Joseph Diamond - An Archeological Examination of Two 17th Century Stockades in Ulster County, NY. Wildwyck (Kingston) and Huguenot Street (New Paltz).
Rene Chartrand - Montcalm's Crushing Blow: French & Indian Raids along New York's Oswego River, 1756.
Dr. Douglas Pippin - The British on Lake Ontario During the American Revolution; An Archeological Perspective. Carleton Island, Fort Ontario, & Fort Niagara.
Anthony Gero - Black Soldiers of New York State; A Proud Legacy, 1750-1950.
Dr. Richard Weyhing - "They Closed Their Eyes & Risked Death to Come Here: Menominee Warriors at the Siege of Oswego, 1756."
Donald E. Graves - "Drink, Drugs, Rock & Roll & Sex: The Seamy Underbelly of the War of 1812."
Advance Reservation & Payment Required. Registration Form and information found at www.historicfortontario.com
For more Information:Call (315)343-4711, [email protected]
Phone: (315) 342-4711
Registration: Required
