"A week of celebrating Ludwig Bemelmans's life here in Oswego, NY. Ludwig was a WWI private at Fort Ontario in 1917, and he wrote a book "My War With The United States" about his experiences. A few years later, he…

Arts Association of Oswego at the Oswego Civic Center will host an Art Gallery Exhibit “Madeline in Oswego”, a display of local artists “in the style of” Ludwig Bemelmans”. Saturday May 13 to Saturday May 21, 2-5pm

Players Theatre of Oswego will produce the world premiere of “My War with the United States.” (Further performances will be on May 14 at 2pm, May 19 at 8pm, May 20 at 8pm and May 21 at 2pm.)

Spring Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 10:00am -4:30pm Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Fort Grounds – Paul Lear, Historic Site Manager at Fort Ontario will conduct a walking tour of sites associated with WWI and the Bemelmans stories.

Oswego Civic Arts Center, Oswego Players Frances Marion Brown Theater – Paul Lear will give a presentation with photos of the Fort in WWI.

10 AM to 3 PM – Kite Fest – Kite flying on the lake bluff at one of the best, windiest and least obstructed sites in the area. 10 AM to 4 PM Oswego Civic Center Arts Association open for…

Outdoor Interpretive Panel Dedication & Walking Tour of the 1944-1946 Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter