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The present Fort Henry was constructed between 1832 and 1837. It was constructed to protect the Lake Ontario end of the Rideau Canal. A system of defensive works was planned but cost overruns in the construction of canal limited the fortifications to four Martello towers and the fort.
The British Army withdrew in 1870, shortly after Canadian Confederation. It was then garrisoned by Canadian troops until 1891. The fort was then abandon and fell into disrepair. Under the leadership of Ronald L. restorations took place and the fort was reopened as a living history museum on the 1st of August 1938Events January -June January 3 The March of Dimes is established by Franklin Delano Roosevelt. January 11 Frances Moulton is the first woman to become president of a US national bank. January 20 Wedding of king Farouk I of Egypt and Farida Zulficar in Cai.
Today the fort is a major tourist attraction in the Kingston area. Tours of the fort can be taken in group settings or as self-guided adventures. The fort is staffed by persons in period costume ready to assist the visitor. Throughout the day there are various activities including historical reenactmentHistorical reenactment is an activity in which participants recreate some aspects of a historical event or period. It may be a narrowly-defined time period, such as a specific war or other event, or it may be more broadly defined. Activities related to "r of drills and battle tactics, the Garrison Parade, the Victorian School Room, participation by visitors in period costume to learn to march on the parade square under the command of a drill instructor at the Military Muster Parade, and the weekly Sunset Ceremony.
Fort Henry has been designated as a National Historic SiteNational Historic Site is a designation for a protected area of historic significance. United States In the United States a National Historic Site is one that contains a single historical feature directly related to its subject. Some National Historic Sit of Canada.
See also: List of fortsThis is a list for articles on notable historic forts which may or may not be under current active use by a military. There are also many towns named after a Fort, the largest being Fort Worth, Texas. There is a separate List of fortifications and List of