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Battle for Ogdensburg to kick off Feb. 18

Posted 2/5/23

OGDENSBURG — The Fort La Présentation Association, in conjunction with Forsyth’s Rifles Reenactor group, is hosting the Battle of Ogdensburg on Feb. 18 and 19. The reenactment transports the …

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Battle for Ogdensburg to kick off Feb. 18

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OGDENSBURG — The Fort La Présentation Association, in conjunction with Forsyth’s Rifles Reenactor group, is hosting the Battle of Ogdensburg on Feb. 18 and 19.

The reenactment transports the public to Feb. 22, 1813, when British and Canadian Forces crossed the ice-covered St. Lawrence River to confront American Forces in the town of Ogdensburg.

The weekend begins on Feb. 18, 2023, with the traditional laying of a wreath on the grave of Sheriff Joseph York, at 10 a.m., the Ogdensburg City Cemetery located on State Highway 812. Sheriff York commanded a cannon crew of fellow townsmen defending the town.

The days battle begins at 1:30 p.m. with the British and Canadian Forces coming on shore near Riverside Avenue. The battle continues through the town to the corner of Ford and State Street where the battle ends with the capture of Sheriff York and disbanding of the defenders.

Coffee will be served at the Ogdensburg History Museum at 206 Ford St. at 2:30 p.m. followed by a lecture presented by author John Austin, entitled “Bits and Pieces of The Battle of Ogdensburg “beginning at 3 p.m.

On Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, the Battle continues at 1:30 p.m. at Van Rensselaer Point (Lighthouse Point) located at 22 Albany Ave.

This portion of the battle portrays the attack of the fort itself on February 22, 1813 by the British and Canadian forces resulting in the retreating of the American forces to Sackets Harbor, New York.

Re-enactors from across New York and Canada will be in Ogdensburg to commemorate an important date in Ogdensburg history and the role of the north country during the War of 1812.

The event is free and open to the public.

For more information on this event and future events please visit www.fort1749.org .