Originally home to Mohawk settlements the village of Fort Plain became a strategic stronghold during the American Revolution with the construction of Fort Plain in 1779, a critical defensive position helping protect the valley from British and Loyalist forces. Today, the Fort Plain Museum & Historical Park, uses exhibits, artifacts, and research bring to life the stories of its Native American heritage, Revolutionary War significance, and 19th-century development.
Visit Fort Plain Museum and Historical Park
Hours:
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Groups big and small are welcome by appointment.
Fort Plain Museum and Historical Park:
389 Canal Street
Fort Plain, NY 13339
Phone Number:
518-993-2527