Fort Ligonier
Fort Ligonier
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Tim M
4 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
My wife and I spent the morning today at Fort Ligonier. It was an excellent morning. We were able to see so much in a short time as it was not crowded on an early Monday morning. We started out by going through the indoor museum. It was very well done. We toured the different galleries and were impressed with the narrative and the wide variety of artifacts on display. Everything displayed was backed with historical and archaeological evidence. We then went outside to tour the fort. We were lucky enough to see Mr. Dave. He walked with us from one part of the fort to another. He told us stories about how the fort was reconstructed, about why the fort was originally built, how the fort was supplied, and numerous other topics. He was tremendously informative and interesting. We would have enjoyed our visit if it had just been the two of us, but Dave made it so much better. We will for sure be going back again. If you go, look for Dave!
Written September 11, 2023
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jc43793
Woodsfield, OH2 contributions
Aug 2021
What a gem! The museum is first rate, with relevant artifacts and easy to understand explanations. It's absolutely comprehensive: you'll learn about the divergent cultures that took part in the Seven Years War -- perhaps the first global war in modern times. Our French and Indian War was just one front of this massive conflict. There is a whole section on the archeological digs they've done around the area and the parlor of Arthur St. Clair's home is inside the main building. They have a beautiful portrait gallery of the movers and shakers of this era. You'll learn about the fort's role as an important post along Forbes road (current route 30). The fort itself is fun to explore. It isn't hard to imagine what it looked like in 1758. The docents are highly knowledgeable. Last but not least, the museum has dedicated a room to George Washington, since he was stationed here before he became a big deal. Loved every minute of it.
Written August 11, 2021
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Little Homeschool Blessings
447 contributions
May 2021
you start by a brief lesson by the modeled fort. Then you are free to visit the inside museum or outside museum. The inside has artifacts and replicas of histrynekevant to the fort A reconstuction of the fort is built on the remains of the fort. Costumed interpretors are available for questions. Tickets are a bit pricey. Special events might make it worth the cost.
Written July 28, 2021
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Dede K
Pittsburgh, PA2,795 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
My husband took me in the direction of Ligonier for my birthday and I was so excited to finally stop!
You begin in the museum portion of the building before making your way outside to the fort. The first museum that you enter is the History Gallery. It has a lot of memorabilia to see and read about. There are also some areas that have some hands-on learning, including stepping inside of a tent and trying on period wear. The next room of the museum that you enter is The George Washington Gallery. The room first plays a movie explaining what went on during those times. You also walk into a gorgeous Hall of paintings known as The Art Gallery.
You then head out behind the building where you will take a walk up the hill into the fort. This fort is pretty extensive. Numerous buildings for many uses. Sleeping quarters, hospital, etc. All are filled with items that give you the feel of what it would’ve been like back in those days. Plenty to take in and snap some vintage look photos. You can see the cannons poking through the sides of the fort, and really imagine what it may have been like to live during this time period. Walking down the hill, you see covered wagons, the area where food is made, and more. I loved the “hospital” rooms that had a nice cool breeze coming clear through.
After checking out all the grounds, be sure to stop in the gift shop. Lots of great items to purchase and I specifically loved higher up on the shelves, how they pulled the era into the decor they used.
A wonderful, historic stop for adults and kids!
Wheelchair accessible parking lot and entrance.
You begin in the museum portion of the building before making your way outside to the fort. The first museum that you enter is the History Gallery. It has a lot of memorabilia to see and read about. There are also some areas that have some hands-on learning, including stepping inside of a tent and trying on period wear. The next room of the museum that you enter is The George Washington Gallery. The room first plays a movie explaining what went on during those times. You also walk into a gorgeous Hall of paintings known as The Art Gallery.
You then head out behind the building where you will take a walk up the hill into the fort. This fort is pretty extensive. Numerous buildings for many uses. Sleeping quarters, hospital, etc. All are filled with items that give you the feel of what it would’ve been like back in those days. Plenty to take in and snap some vintage look photos. You can see the cannons poking through the sides of the fort, and really imagine what it may have been like to live during this time period. Walking down the hill, you see covered wagons, the area where food is made, and more. I loved the “hospital” rooms that had a nice cool breeze coming clear through.
After checking out all the grounds, be sure to stop in the gift shop. Lots of great items to purchase and I specifically loved higher up on the shelves, how they pulled the era into the decor they used.
A wonderful, historic stop for adults and kids!
Wheelchair accessible parking lot and entrance.
Written September 26, 2023
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Clawson Douglas
Willow Grove, PA6 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Really well done museum. The history which covers the seven year war is panoramic as it also displays what is happening in Europe and even India. However, it is really well displayed and the Fort is great
Written August 21, 2020
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harryatkck
Kansas City, KS986 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
On days this is open it closes at 5 pm. I got here at 3:45 & found out it was closing at 4 for a corporate evet. I had checked out their web site the night before & there was no mention about an early closing that day. The guy at the desk said it would be open with normal hours the next day & that notice of their early closing was on their Facebook page. I told the guy I was on a road trip & wouldn't be there the next day. I also told him that not everybody in the world used Facebook. I then walked outside & walked around a little before leaving. There is a good video on YouTube that describes what happened here & the current fort looks nothing like what it did during the actual battle. However, it would have been neat to visit the reconstruction of a period fort here.
Written September 24, 2023
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Tamba5
New England273 contributions
Aug 2021
Great artifacts! Well interpreted museum. The staff was very helpful with how to use our time wisely. They even suggested where to eat. Gift shop was just ok. The bathrooms are very clean and roomy.
The museum was handicap accessible. On every entrance there were signs requiring masks but unfortunately staff didn't enforce,
The museum was handicap accessible. On every entrance there were signs requiring masks but unfortunately staff didn't enforce,
Written August 19, 2021
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Angelo S
Hilliard, OH5,138 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Interesting fort setup on the edge of Ligonier. Prices here are a little high for what it is, but I imagine it is expensive to maintain. Well laid out, decent explanations of things, and they did a good job of portraying what the fort would have been like when it was operating. Nice spot to visit if you are a history buff.
Written September 6, 2024
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teresa3000
Pennsylvania2,802 contributions
Jun 2020
The place is very close to the main road. We easily find it. Plenty of parking. There are picnic tables by the parking lot and in the fort unfortunately none had shade.
The visitor center has a very nice exhibit with lots of information. Clean bathrooms in the visitor center. The bathrooms in the fort were closed. Hand sanitizer available.
Entrance fee as of June 2020 $12. Fort Ligonier is well taken care of.
The visitor center has a very nice exhibit with lots of information. Clean bathrooms in the visitor center. The bathrooms in the fort were closed. Hand sanitizer available.
Entrance fee as of June 2020 $12. Fort Ligonier is well taken care of.
Written June 27, 2020
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Dewayne P
Elizabethtown, KY1,985 contributions
Oct 2020
I truly enjoyed the visit. It was a French and Indian War British fort, which houses a vast array of artifacts from the war and area. I could have spent a few hours just in the museum part. The fort itself is quite massive and displays a variety of weaponry and building techniques of the period. The staff was pleasant, the prices were reasonable, the gift shop has a lot of neat items, and there is free parking.
Written October 5, 2020
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How long would it take to visit this attraction in your opinion?
Written April 30, 2016
I think 2-21/2 hours would be about right to see everything and enjoy all the written documentation. If you breezed thru the museum, probably an hour and a half.
Written April 30, 2016
Built by the British and Colonial forces as the jumping off point for the attack against the French Fort Duquesne (Pittsburg) after the failure of the Braddock Expedition. Circa 1758. Commanded by General Forbes. It was a logistics base.
Written April 30, 2016
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