Welcome to the Fort Nathan Hale and Black Rock Fort WEB
Site
Fort Nathan Hale and Black Rock Fort are located in New Haven, CT. These
facilities played roles in the American Revolution, the War of 1812 and
the Civil War. This web site is dedicated to those heroes that served
during
those and subsequent conflicts, the many volunteers who have worked diligently
to restore, maintain and manage the site and its activities, reenactors
who bring
history to life and the many visitors
and supporters of this historic landmark.
Site Map
2008 Schedule of Events
Fort Nathan Hale's Director of Programming and Events has announced
an exciting slate of activities highlighting Connecticut Heritage for
2008. These events are still in planning and dates are tentative so please
stay in tune with our web site for updates. Locations are at Fort Nathan
Hale unless noted otherwise.
- May 24, 2008, 11:00am - Fort Nathan Hale Opening Day Ceremonies.
- June 14, 15, 2008 - Native American Event. Currently being planned
- July 4th, 2008 - Band Concert and Fireworks
- September 2008 - End of Season event to be planned.
- November 2008 - Annual Meeting to be planned.
For more information on events including how you can help, please contact:
Native American Event - June 14, 15 2008
Fort Nathan Hale will be hosting a Native American Event. Past events highlight Native American history and culture at Fort Nathan Hale have been informative and well attended. Planning is being finalized and a special information page with schedules, directions and important information is in development. A link to a flyer for the event is included below and please feel free to print and distribute the flyer to those interested in attending. You may email programming@fort-nathan-hale.org for more information. Please check back for updates.
Native American Event 2008 (.pdf)
Springfest '08
The first annual Fort Nathan Hale Springfest convened at Cafe Bottega at 910 Chapel Street in New Haven on March 19. It was a resounding success with nearly 100 in attendance. Highlights included a presentation on projects at Fort Nathan Hale and information on the work on Native American Culture at Hammonasett State Park. Nearly 3,000 dollars were raised to benefit programs at Fort Nathan Hale including the Native American Event scehduled for June 14 and 15th.
We extend our thans to our programming committee, the staff and management of Cafe Bottega for hosting the event, sponsors of Raffel Items and those that attended and support Fort Nathan Hale.
Monument to Honor the Connecticut 29th Colored Regiment C.V. Infantry
In September 2008 during National Freedom Trail Month, a monument installation cermony will mark an important moment of history at Criscuolo Park/Grapevine Point in New Haven.
The monument will commemorate and thus honor the service of soldiers during several campaings in Virginia from August through October of 1864. These gallant troops, their accomplishments and sacrifces are being rembered and honored through the efforts of their decendants and concerned citizens.
Fort Nathan Hale, its board and members salutes the regiment and commends the commitee who is working so that so that heroes of past campaigns can stand with honor among others so honored on New Haven Harbor.
For more information please visit: The Connecticut 29th Web Site
ANNUAL Meeting Featured Museum Presentation
The Fort Nathan Hale Restoration Projects, Inc. annual meeting was held on Sunday, November 18, 2007 at Parish House - First Church of Christ (Center Church on-the-Green) in New Haven. The event featured a presentation by Fort Nathan Hale Restorations Projects Director, William MacMullen. Mr MacMullen whois is a retired Navy Commander who has participated in developing several Museums including the USS Salem, a US Navy Heavy Cruiser permanently berthed and the centerpiece at the United States Naval and Shipbuilding Museum.at Quincy, Massachusetts. A short buisness meeting with board elections and anual reports was lead by President Marge Ottenbreitte with assistance from vaious board members.
One behalf of Fort Nathan Hale, we extend our hearfelt thanks to all that attended, provided refreshments for the meeting and continue to support our National Landmark Site.
More information on the event is available at: 2007 Annual Meeting.
Wreath-Laying Event
Sunday, Novemeber 11th at 11:00am
Bayview Park New Haven
The annual wreath-laying ceremony honoring the memory of the 9th Connecticut (Irish) Regiment was held Sunday, Novemeber 11th, Veterans Day, at 11:00am at Bayview Park in New Haven. See 9th Regiment for more information on the monument and directions to Bayview Park.
2007 Season has come to a close
2007 featured another great season for Fort Nathan Hale. Begining with a renewed traditional of supporting "East Shore Days" in partnership with the New Haven Coast Guard Station Open House, Fort Nathan Hale Opening Ceremonies, and the News Haven Parks and Recreation department. A well attended highlight was a tour of the Lighthouse Point Park Light House.
There were visitors from around the world and from many states. The Season opened in May and closed at the end of September. Many thanks to our volunteers, Fort Keepers and everyone who contirbuted to our success. As always, the support from Boy Scout Troop 401 was critical to our success and very much appreciated.
There are several exciting initatives and evernts in planning stages for the Fort and next season so please stay tuned.
Boy Scout Troop 401 Projects at Fort Nathan Hale
Through many seasons, Fort Nathan Hale and the citizens of Greater New Haven have benefited from the dedication and commitment of the members and leaders of Boy Scout Troop 401 in support of restoration and maintenance projects and activities in the community.
Two important Eagle Scout Projects in 2007 involve restoration and maintenance of the Park Pavilion, replacement of benches and repair of a cannon mount.
Gordon LaChance of East Haven proposed and lead an Eagle Scout Project to repair the Pavilion.
Aaron Burr of East Haven has proposed and and lead a project to repair or replace wooden benches and repair a cannon mount.
More information including project photos is available at: Projects 2007
State Monument To Honor Irish Regiment At Vicksburg
Long denied a State of Connecticut monument at the Vicksburg National Military Park, U. S. Senate legislation in the 1990s opened the door by redefining the Vicksburg campaign and allowing land to be added to the Park. This enables Connecticut to place a monument, along with 28 other current states both Union and Confederate, to honor the Ninth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers.
More information is available at: Ninth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers
Fort Wooster Park
Memorial to the Quinnipac Indian Tribe, Townsend Avenue, New Haven
Located near Fort Nathan Hale on New Haven's Eastern Shore, Fort Wooster and its Memorial Park commands the heights of Beacon Hill where signal fires were once lit to warn inhabitants of impending dangers. The park features walking trails leading up to earthen works fortifications at the top of the hill.
As significant is the history of the Quinnipiac Indian Tribe and sacred burial grounds associated with the park as highlighted by the engraving on the park's marble monument. Please visit the following link for more information:
Fort Wooster Park Page
Pardee ~ Morris House Information
Fort Nathan Hale's Webmasters have begun to build an information site for this important Historic Landmark. Please visit the following link for more information:
Pardee ~ Morris House
Landmark and Historic Site
Fort Nathan Hale was declared a Landmark and Historic site
by the New Haven Preservation Trust, the first site so recognized in
New Haven. In 1970, Fort Nathan Hale was placed on the National Register
of Historic Places by the Department of the Interior thus granting national
recognition of this historic place.
Fort Nathan Hale Restoration Projects, Inc.
Fort Nathan Hale Restoration Projects, Inc., a non-profit
organization, was established in 1967 by a group of concerned citizens
interested in restoration and preservation of Fort Nathan Hale, which
was dedicated on July 5, 1976.
Through the efforts of the FNHRP, funds are raised annually
to maintain, staff and promote the facility. Monies are raised by: membership;
open to all who share concern for the need to preserve our historic links
with the past for the benefit of the present; special events; grants
and donations.
Fort Nathan Hale Restoration Projects, Inc.
P.O. Box 9181
New Haven, Connecticut 06533
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