Old Fort Niagara

Have you ever heard the story of the hobgoblin at Fort Niagara?

With a history that spans more than 300 years, some of the structures on the grounds of Old Fort Niagara in the town of Youngstown are among the oldest anywhere in the Great Lakes region.  It's location along Lake Ontario right at the mouth of the Niagara River was key to controlling access to the Great Lakes and land routes headed west across the continent.

Looking to discover something different about Western New York that you haven’t tried yet? How about learning some history too while you are at it!

Always wanted to taste some of that delicious food from the food trucks but there’s never one when you need one? Love history but only get it when you are in school? Well, here are two events that are definitely musts for your summer.