Fort Henry

Historic Fort Henry has dominated Kingston’s waterfront for two centuries. With its massive limestone walls and elegant Martello towers it is a vivid reminder of Canada’s military past.

Today, it is a living museum and visitors can watch the Fort Henry Guard perform precision drill and battle re-enactments from 1867—a time when British redcoats garrisoned the fort against the risk of American attack. Visitors to this National Historic Site can also experience what life was like for soldiers, their families and the civilian population during this period in Canadian history.

Fort Henry: An Illustrated History provides readers with a room-by-room tour of the Fort as it is today, including the military fortifications, the living quarters for soldiers, officers and their families; a schoolroom, a bakery, and even privies and prisoner cells! Author Stephen Mecredy is a former Fort Henry curator Stephen Mecredy. Revised and updated with new photos, Fort Henry: An Illustrated History brings this historic fortress to life for first time visitors and history buffs alike.