Founder’s Day Weekend 2010:

A Signature Event Commemorating the End of the French and Indian War

On July 16, 17 & 18, 2010, the Fort La Présentation Association will host New York State’s final 250^th anniversary commemoration of the French and Indian War. As a Signature Event, Founder’s Day Weekend will draw re-enactors from across North America and from Europe to honor the participants in the last significant clash of French, British and Amerindian forces. The defeat of French forces at the Battle of the Thousand Islands and the siege of Fort Lévis in August 1760 opened the upper St. Lawrence River to Montreal. In September 1760, Montreal capitulated, and the French and Indian War came to an end. The event at historic Lighthouse Point in downtown Ogdensburg is on the banks of the St. Lawrence River adjacent to the original Fort site.

Founder's Day Weekend is open to the public. For a small entrance fee, visitors can view the battles, enjoy period entertainment and activities, and discover the French and Indian War.

Founder’s Day Weekend is a French and Indian War re-enactment and colonial trade fair and is open to re-enactors by invitation only. Preference will be given to individuals or groups that have attended Founder’s Day Weekend in previous years and accurately depict mid-18th century French and British military and civilian life, and Native society. Sutlers and historic trades are integral to the event, too.

Participants:

To request an invitation, if you have not previously attended or to update your contact information, please contact:

 

Sutlers, Traders & Artisans Contact:

Jack Vargo
9556 Belfort Rd., Croghan, NY 13327
Phone: 315-346-1505

E-mail: 

 

Military Contact:

Tim Cryderman
280 Jones Rd., Madrid, NY 13660
Phone: 315-322-5519

E-mail: 

 

Naval Re-enactors Contact:

Michael Whittaker
39 Victoria St., RR2
Oxford Station, ON  K0G 1T0
Canada
Phone: 613-258-6504

E-mail: 

 

BATEAU RACE

In 2007, the bateau race was inaugurated to challenge to the boat crews and entertainment the public. Regrettably, inclement weather in 2009 forced the cancellation of the race. The first race in 2007 was won by Scott Padini and crew in the General Arnold. The 2008 race was won by Don Craig and crew in the Rooster. The names of the victors are inscribed in a trophy that remains the property of the Fort La Présentation Association. The race is open to contenders in 2010. Given the number of boats expected, heats and classes may be required.