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2018 Old Fort Niagara Civil War Artillery School<\/h1>\n
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Civil War cannons roar at Old Fort Niagara Civil War Artillery School on May 19-20, 2018 at Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, New York. Civil War soldiers garrison the Fort and fire cannons during the afternoon at the Old Fort Niagara Civil War Artillery School. The event is sponsored by Reynolds Battery 1st New York Light Artillery.<\/p>\n

Although Fort Niagara was far from the action during the war, it nonetheless saw activity during the conflict. Paroled Union soldiers captured near Mesilla, N.M., arrived at the fort in December 1861 and remained there until October 1862. Later, the fort’s walls were strengthened against a feared British attack from Canada in support of the Confederacy. The fort’s massive brick walls and sturdy underground casemates date from this period.<\/p>\n

This Old Fort Niagara Civil War Artillery School training weekend, whether you wear blue or gray the school is dedicated to one simple goal: the training of reenactors in the safe portrayal of their branch. To a lesser degree, it is the hope that, in brotherhood, we can continue to strive to make this hobby enjoyable and accurate to ourselves, our comrades, and the public. Except for general formations for colors, award presentations, and guest speakers, the Fort will be garrisoned, scheduled, administered, and certified by staff from their own school. In other words, the infantry will run the skirmish school, the artillery will run the artillery school, and so on.<\/p>\n

Location<\/strong>
\nOld Fort Niagara
\n102 Morrow Plaza
\n(in Fort Niagara State Park)
\nYoungstown, NY 14174
\n(716) 745-7611<\/p>\n

For More Information:<\/strong> Call (716) 745-7611<\/p>\n

About Reynolds’ Battery 1st New York Light Artillery<\/strong>
\nEach year the Battery attends events throughout New York State and national events in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio and Maryland. Reynolds\u2019 Battery L, 1st New York Light Artillery is chartered by the New York State Board of Education with the stated purpose and objectives to inform, instruct and educate the public
\nas to the life and trials of a Civil War Artillery soldier during the 1860s. In recognition of the training provided by the Battery to its members and the Reenactment community the 2012 George MacDonald Award for Outstanding Service was presented to Richard Henderson and John Beatty with Reynolds Battery.<\/p>\n

History of Reynolds’ Battery 1861 to 1865<\/strong>
\nAfter the disaster at Bull Run, President Lincoln put out a call for 300,000 more men for service. The Rochester Union Grays, a New York Militia regiment at the time, answered the call. Recruiting was done by John A. Reynolds, Edwin Loder and Charles Anderson, and men from Monroe, Ontario and Wayne counties flocked to the recruiting offices to join the artillery regiment.<\/p>\n

On October 8, 1861, 81 men and officers swore an oath to the Union and were mustered into federal service while stationed in Elmira, NY. Under the direction of the State of New York, twelve artillery companies were formed with Reynolds\u2019 Battery given the designation of Company L. They transferred to Albany on November 14, the training ground for all NY State Artillery, having reached full strength of 115 men. On November 23, 1861 Company L reported for duty at Camp Barry, Washington, D.C. under the command of Captain John A. Reynolds. John Reynolds used his own personal funds as a guarantee to secured the first six Model 1861 3\u201d Ordnance Rifles from the Phoenix Iron Works. These guns would not arrive until May 1862, but would bring a great deal of fame for Reynolds\u2019 Battery as being the only battery in US Service to have the first six consecutive guns in any series of any cannon in their battery. On February 23, 1862, Reynolds\u2019 Battery was assigned to Baltimore, Maryland to guard the Capital. After six months of waiting, they were called into action at Harper\u2019s Ferry.<\/p>\n

About Old Fort Niagara<\/strong>
\nOld Fort Niagara has dominated the entrance to the Niagara River since 1726. In American hands since 1796, Fort Niagara was recaptured by the British in 1813, and then ceded to the US a second time in 1815 at the end of the War of 1812. Today, visitors can discover an amazing collection of military architecture, including the oldest building in the Great Lakes region: the \u201cFrench Castle.\u201d The fort is a New York State and National Historic Landmark and hosts several reenactments each year.[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Read More”]\nOld Fort Niagara offers a chance to step back in time to an era when great empires struggled for control of North America. Visit original 18th century buildings, enjoy incredible views and take part in exciting living history programs. The Fort\u2019s Visitor Center offers you introductory exhibits filled with original artifacts and an award-winning 16-minute orientation film. Don\u2019t miss the Fort\u2019s original War of 1812 Flag.<\/p>\n

Inside the Fort, you\u2019ll tour original buildings where Native American, French, British and American soldiers lived and worked from the 18th to the 20th centuries. During the summer months you\u2019ll witness musket and artillery firing demonstrations, go on a guided tour, see artisans at work and learn about life on the Niagara Frontier during the 18th and early 19th centuries.<\/p>\n

If you visit during one of our special events, you\u2019ll meet reenactors who faithfully recreate the lives of past Fort garrisons and depict the struggles that led to the birth of the United States and Canada. If you visit during the off season, you\u2019ll enjoy self-guided or audio tours and hourly musket demonstrations in addition to the many exhibits and period rooms throughout the Fort. Why not make plans to visit the Fort today? You\u2019ll experience a unique blend of authenticity and drama that brings history alive.[\/su_spoiler][\/su_accordion]<\/p>\n

Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Old Fort Niagara Civil War Artillery School in Youngstown, New York in May.<\/p>\n

Tags: Old Fort Niagara Civil War Artillery School, Civil War Artillery School, Civil War Living History<\/p>\n

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