Fort Henry aerial photo, 1920

Fort Henry is located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada on Point Henry, a strategic point of land located near the mouth of the Cataraqui River where it flows into the St. Lawrence River at the upper end of the Thousand Islands. The original fort was constructed during the War of 1812, a time when present-day Canada was part of the British Empire. The British anticipated the possibility of an American attack on Point Henry due to its proximity to the Royal Navy Dockyards, at the site of the present-day Royal Military College of Canada at the eastern end of Lake Ontario just outside Kingston, Ontario. The loss of this vital shipping route would have cut off Kingston and the rest of Upper Canada from supplies being brought from Great Britain. Aerial view of Fort Henry, Ontario, 1920, Kingston, Ontario Library and Archives Canada: PA-030642 Created by: McCarthy Aero Service Ltd. ... Aerial view of Fort Henry, Ontario, 1920, Kingston, Ontario Library and Archives Canada: PA-030642 Created by: McCarthy Aero Service Ltd. ... Murney Tower, Kingston. ... The Cataraqui River (pronounced ka-tah-RAH-kway) forms the lower portion of the Rideau Canal in Canada. ... The Saint Lawrence River (French: fleuve Saint-Laurent) is a large west-to-east flowing river in the middle latitudes of North America, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. ... Sunset over one of the smallest islands. ... Combatants United States Native Americans United Kingdom, Canadian colonial forces Native Americans First Nations Peoples Commanders James Madison Winfield Scott Andrew Jackson Isaac Brock† George Prevost Tecumseh† Strength •U.S. Regular Army: 35,800 •Rangers: 3,049 •Militia: 458,463* •US Navy & US Marines: (at start of war): •Frigates:6... The Royal Military College of Canada (RMC), located in Kingston, Ontario, is the military academy of the Canadian Forces. ... Lake Ontario (French: lac Ontario), bounded on the north by Ontario and on the south by Ontarios Niagara Peninsula and by New York State, is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. ... Murney Tower, Kingston. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Official languages English Flower White Trillium Tree Eastern White Pine Bird Common Loon Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 106 24 Area Total... Map of Upper Canada (orange) Upper Canada was a British territory in what is now the Canadian province of Ontario. ...

The present Fort Henry was constructed between 1832 and 1837. It was constructed to protect the Lake Ontario end of the Rideau Canal from American aggression, which was constructed as an alternative route to the Saint Lawrence. 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. At the time, these fortifications were the strongest defenses in Canada west of the city of Quebec. Among the historic regiments that garrisoned the Fort were the Black Watch, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and the Royal Welch Fusiliers. It should be noted that neither fort was ever attacked. 1832 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... | Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1837 - 1901) 1837 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... The Locks in Summer The Rideau Canal, also known as the Rideau Waterway, connects the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on the Ottawa River to the city of Kingston, Ontario on Lake Ontario. ... Martello towers are small defensive forts built by the British Empire during the 19th century, from the time of the Napoleonic Wars onwards. ... Table of Fortification, from the 1728 Cyclopaedia. ... Motto: Je me souviens (French: I remember) Official languages French Flower Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolor Linné) Tree Yellow Birch Bird Snowy Owl Capital Quebec City Largest city Montreal Lieutenant-Governor Lise Thibault Premier Jean Charest (PLQ) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 75 24 Area Total  - Land  - Water  (% of... The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS) is an infantry battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland. ... Official name Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louises) Colonel-in-Chief HM Queen Elizabeth II Nicknames Motto Sans Peur Ne Obliviscaris Anniversaries Balaklava (25 October) Marches Quick: The Highland Laddie Quick: The Campbells Are Coming Charge: Monymusk Funerals: Lochaber No More Mascot A Shetland Pony called Cruachan Description Infantry... The Royal Welch Fusiliers was a regiment of the British Army, part of the Prince of Wales Division. ...

The British Army withdrew in 1870 shortly after Canadian Confederation. It was then garrisoned by Canadian troops until 1891. The fort witnessed the founding of the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, one of the first units in the Canadian army, whose B battery was based at the fort. As relations with the United States continued to improve, the need for defenses along the border ceased. Apart from its use during the First World War as a facility for holding Ukrainian detainees, Fort Henry was abandoned by the military and fell into disrepair. Under the leadership of Ronald L. Way in the 1930s, restorations took place as part of a government work program during the Great Depression. Fort Henry became a living museum with the introduction of the Fort Henry Guard, and was opened on the 1st of August 1938. We dont have an article called Canadian-confederation Start this article Search for Canadian-confederation in. ... 1891 (MDCCCXCI) was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... The Royal Canadian Horse Artillery is the name given to the regular field artillery units of the Canadian Army. ... Canadian Forces Land Force Command (LF) is responsible for army operations within the Canadian Armed Forces. ... A living museum is a type of museum that recreates to the fullest extent conditions of a culture, natural environment or historical period. ... 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ...

The fort was also used as a Prisoner of War camp during the First and Second World Wars, holding Ukrainian detainees during World War One and Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine personnel during the Second. Geneva Convention definition A prisoner of war (POW) is a soldier, sailor, airman, or marine who is imprisoned by an enemy power during or immediately after an armed conflict. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... The Kriegsmarine (or War Navy) was the name of the German Navy between 1935 and 1945, during the Nazi regime, superseding the Reichsmarine. ...

The Fort Today

Main article: Fort Henry Guard

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 the Fort Henry Guard, costumed military interpreters who conduct demonstrations of British military life and conduct tours for visitors. Throughout the day there are various activities including historical reenactment of drills and battle tactics, the Garrison Parade, the Victorian School Room, and the Muster Parade, where young visitors are dressed in period uniforms and taught to march by a qualified member of the Guard. There is also a Sunset Ceremony every Wednesday in July and August, where a full program of historic drill, music and artillery is presented. Fort Henry has been designated as a National Historic Site of Canada. The Fort Henry Guard (FHG) has prided itself in the re-creation of British military tradition of a bygone era since its founding in 1938. ... Reenactors of the American Civil War Historical reenactment is an activity in which participants recreate some aspects of a historical event or period. ... National Historic Site is a designation for a protected area of historic significance. ...

See also: List of forts This is a list for articles on notable historic forts which may or may not be under current active use by a military. ...

External links

• Fort Henry

• Virtual Kingston - Zoomable Aerial view of Fort Henry