Oneida County History Center to Host Talk on Fort Rickey
UTICA, NY – Historian John Carmody of the Oneida Carry Research Group, will discuss the British fort known as Fort Rickey at Oneida County History Center on Saturday, October 11, at 2:00 PM. While many recognize Fort Rickey as the site of a Discovery Zoo, few are aware that it was a real military fort. Fort Rickey served as a vital outpost during the French and Indian War, strategically located at the confluence of Wood Creek and Canada Creek, which comprised important early water navigation routes.
Mr. Carmody will delve into the fort’s history, strategic importance, and role in the region’s colonial past. He is a respected researcher whose work provides new insights into the Mohawk Valley’s military history. The program will also highlight the recent awarding of a historic marker for Fort Rickey by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, a significant recognition of the site’s historical value.
Located at 1608 Genesee Street, Utica, NY, Oneida County History Center is a private 501(c) (3) not-for-profit educational institution dedicated to preserving the history, heritage, and culture of the Greater Mohawk Valley for present and future generations. Free for History Center members, $5.00 suggested admission for non-members. Please contact the History Center at 315-735-3642 or visit oneidacountyhistory.org for additional information.
UTICA, NY – Historian John Carmody of the Oneida Carry Research Group, will discuss the British fort known as Fort Rickey at Oneida County History Center on Saturday, October 11, at 2:00 PM. While many recognize Fort Rickey as the site of a Discovery Zoo, few are aware that it was a real military fort. Fort Rickey served as a vital outpost during the French and Indian War, strategically located at the confluence of Wood Creek and Canada Creek, which comprised important early water navigation routes.
Mr. Carmody will delve into the fort’s history, strategic importance, and role in the region’s colonial past. He is a respected researcher whose work provides new insights into the Mohawk Valley’s military history. The program will also highlight the recent awarding of a historic marker for Fort Rickey by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, a significant recognition of the site’s historical value.
Located at 1608 Genesee Street, Utica, NY, Oneida County History Center is a private 501(c) (3) not-for-profit educational institution dedicated to preserving the history, heritage, and culture of the Greater Mohawk Valley for present and future generations. Free for History Center members, $5.00 suggested admission for non-members. Please contact the History Center at 315-735-3642 or visit oneidacountyhistory.org for additional information.
