Fort Loudoun- 1756 British Fort
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1756 British Fort Loudoun

The history of Fort Loudoun includes the story of James Smith and his Black Boys firing on British forces as featured in Neil Swanson's book The First Rebel and in the 1939 John Wayne movie Allegheny Uprising.

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Pennsylvania's Fort Loudoun
1720 North Brooklyn Road, Fort Loudon PA 17224
Mailing Address: PO Box 181 Fort Loudon PA 17224

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President                                                                History Contact                                                           Secretary        
president@fortloudounpa.com                              history@fortloudounpa.com                                        secretary@fortloudounpa.com
717-372-5945                                                        717-372-5945 

Hours of Operation:
We are not able to have regular hours of operation at this time due to ongoing restoration at the site. Visitors are welcome to park outside the gate area and walk around the site during daylight hours. Most Wednesdays there are volunteers working at the site who would be available for tours or you may contact us through ones of the above email addresses or phone numbers to make an appointment to visit.  The site is closed from dusk to dawn




Upcoming Events for  2023
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Vikings!
Saturday, February 18 (11AM-4PM)
Sunday, February 19 (11AM-2PM)
Interested in the history of the Norse people commonly referred to today as Vikings? Join Njörðr's Wanderers at Fort Loudoun for a weekend of early Medieval history. FREE.










'45 Rising
Saturday, March 25 (11AM-4PM)
Sunday, March 26 (11AM-2PM)
Visit Fort Loudoun March 24th and 25th and catch a glimpse of the Jacobite Rising, the last challenge to the British crown in 1745. See Highlanders, lowlanders and British regulars of the period. FREE










17th Century School of the Soldier
Saturday, April 1 (11AM-4PM)
Sunday, April 2 (11AM-2PM)
Visit Fort Loudoun on April 1st and 2nd and experience America in the 17th Century. The 17th Century School of the Soldier is a weekend long exercise for reenacting units that specialize in this period. Want to see matchlocks, pikemen, and swordplay…this is your chance.  FREE




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Across the Centuries
Saturday, May 20 (9AM-4PM)
Sunday, May 21 (9AM-3PM)
The 2,000 year world history timeline “Across the Centuries” returns May 20-21, 2023. From ancient Greeks and Romans to World War II and Vietnam, and everything in between, this event has something for everyone! $5 per car.





Fort Loudoun Market Fair

Friday, June 23 (9AM-5PM)
Saturday, June 24 (9AM-5PM)
Sunday, June 25 (9AM-2PM)
The Fort Loudoun Market Fair returns in 2023! See one of the largest living history events in Pennsylvania!
June 23-25, 2023 60+ 18th Century Artisans, arts, crafts, colonial encampment, music, food, entertainment, and lots more.

More details to follow. Sponsored by MUZZLELOADER Magazine and Franklin County Visitors Bureau.  $5 per adult.  17 & under Free.


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