"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

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

Fireworks at dark Saturday! Regular admission on Friday & Sunday. Saturday Parking fee is $6.00.