The American Revolution comes to life at Old Fort Erie with a living history event. This weekend long event features British and American units from the American Revolution as they participate in battle re-enactments and living history demonstrations. 

In the Spring of 2019, Old Fort Erie will be presenting a series of four speakers and a re-enactment focused on the 18th Century history of Old Fort Erie. The 1764 fort and the growing community around the military post is the first English settlement in Ontario. The authors will discuss the soldiers, settlers and Indigenous people in the area between 1764 and 1800.

All talks start at 7 p.m. $10 per person per event or a $26.30 season’s pass for all Fort events. Reserve your spot online at www.oldforterie.com.

Test your knowledge of general trivia topics from history and geography to famous movies and music. Prizes for the top two teams. Limited snack bar menu during this specially licenced event. Sign up as a team (maximum 8 per team) or individually. Starts at 2 p.m., with doors opening at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. Call 905-871-0540 or email us at oldforterie@niagaraparks.com for more information and to sign up.

Eastminster United Church Open Door Cafe at 432 Bridge Street East will be closed for the Holidays on December 26 and January 2, 2019 and re-open January 9, 2019. Seasons Greetings from all the volunteers at Eastminster Open Door cafe.