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

Contact Information

President
president@fortloudounpa.com
717-372-5945 

History Contact

history@fortloudounpa.com
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


NEW MERCHANDISING!

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Fort Loudoun PA now has fashionable sweatshirts and T-shirts available in the gift shop. The Gift Shop is open at select events!

Upcoming Events for  2023
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FLMF Camper Application:
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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, June 23-25, 2023, the as one of the largest history events in Pennsylvania!
Visit and shop with some of the best 18th Century Artisans in the country (some coming as far away as Connecticut, Michigan, and Florida), which includes demonstrations and entertainment of early American life. Purchase one-of-a-kind items!
Listen to Forbes Road Frolic’s early American Music. Be entertained by Professor Horn’s Punch & Judy Show. Watch your pockets at Scoundrel Alley’s dirty jobs museum! Eat great food from Halfcrown Bakehouse, Georgian Kitchen, Antietam Dairy, Edward's Kettlecorn, Uncle Eddie's BBQ, Shuman's Concessions, Jenni's Knife and Spork, and Redneck Dogs.

Admission: $5 per adult, 17 & under FREE

Sponsored by MUZZLELOADER Magazine and Franklin County Visitors Bureau

BRING CASH FOR ADMISSION - NO ATM ON SITE 





Allegheny Uprising
Saturday, November 11 (10AM-5PM)
Join us at Fort Loudoun on November 11th for an interactive experience as we commemorate the Allegheny Uprising, AKA Black Boys Rebellion of 1765. What side will you choose: the British garrison or the Justice William Smith and the frontier rebels? Each side will present convincing arguments and you decide who you will support. Learn about this pre-Revolutionary War uprising and it's impact on American history. 

Public admission is FREE! Gift Shop and Museum open at 10 Am and the action begins at 1200 sharp!



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