Our History Helped Build a Nation

Museums & Living History of the 18th & 19th Century

The Fort LeBoeuf Historic Campus preserves the stories of the region from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, including the 1753 mission of young George Washington, all within 2 city blocks. The campus sits at the south end of Waterford Borough, on the property that once was the location of French, British, and American Forts.

French & Indian Museum

Experience a look at 18^th Century life in our region. Indigenous People, French Soldiers, and English Traders collided and set the course for American Independence.

Washington Statue

See 21-year-old George Washington wearing a uniform in service to the British King, on his visit to the first Fort LeBoeuf.

18^th Century Gardens

Walk among the agricultural environment familiar to Indigenous People, French Soldiers, and early American Settlers. See chairs made with 18^th Century tools, and fabric woven using only local plants and minerals.

Eagle Hotel

Experience 19^th Century hospitality that would have been extended to those traveling by stagecoach. See rare etchings of the life of Washington, and learn about local Civil War Units and life during this time. The Eagle features a restaurant on the first floor, with a wonderful museum and gift shop upstairs.

Amos Judson House

Walk through rooms featuring the domestic life of the Judson & Vincent families, two prominent families in Waterford’s development.

Genealogy Center

Currently in progress and located at the Fort LeBoeuf Center, which also houses the Whimsies of Waterford gift shop.

• 300 Years of history inside two small town blocks
• Featuring History, Gardening, Domestic Life, Local Military Units, and more
• Special Annual Events including Heritage Days, Great Duck Race, Primitive History Weekend, Biennial Holiday House Tour, (next in 2026) Great Bison Hunt, Witches Tea, Washington Visit to Fort LeBoeuf Anniversary, and more
• Join us at Meetings held 4^th Wednesday in February, April, June, August, October, & November Potluck

• Self Guided Tours — Hours vary seasonally
• Guided Tours by Appointment
• Call 814-796-4014
• Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FortLeBoeufHistoricalSociety
• Website: http://fortleboeufhistory.com/