History Comes Alive at Fort Loudoun!

On November 13th, visit Fort Loudoun and time travel to 1765 to witness the clash between civilians and soldiers, that happened here, 10 years before the American Revolution. Immerse yourself in history by choosing sides! Do you side with Justice William Smith and his...
Fort Loudoun Set Inaugural Market Faire

Fort Loudoun Set Inaugural Market Faire

Save the date:  August 14-16. Fort Loudoun is rescheduling the inaugural Fort Loudoun Market Fair.  This juried event will feature 18th Century artisans, a chance to shoot at marks, and a glimpse of frontier life during the 18th Century.  See blacksmiths, tinsmiths,...
Fort Loudoun – A Frontier Fort

Fort Loudoun – A Frontier Fort

Although its existence was short lived – 1756 to 1765, Fort Loudoun’s mark on American history is significant. It was part of a chain of frontier forts in Pennsylvania that were erected in order to protect settlers from Indian raids which stemmed from the French...
Forts of Franklin County

Forts of Franklin County

Franklin County was the site of private forts like Chambers Fort and Fort McCord as well as provincial forts like Fort Loudoun. The settlements sprang up on the Franklin County frontier from 1730 to 1755 on land that was traditionally used by Native tribes for hunting...
Return to “1756” on June 15th at Fort Loudoun

Return to “1756” on June 15th at Fort Loudoun

Visit Pennsylvania’s Fort–Fort Loudoun–on Saturday, June 15th and step back in time to 1756 and witness the artisans, laborers and soldiers build features of Fort Loudoun, located at 1720 North Brooklyn Road, Fort Loudon, PA 17224.  See the new fort,...