If you're looking for a more in-depth history, make sure to stop by the visitor's center. Old Fort Niagara is perched on the banks of both Lake Ontario and the Niagara River just north of Youngstown, NY -- across the river from Niagara-on-the-Lake. It's open year round with minimal admission fees (and extended summer hours. Old Fort Niagara also hosts numerous special events throughout the year.
Publisher. A+E Networks. On this day in 1776, writer Thomas Paine publishes his pamphlet âCommon Sense,â setting forth his arguments in favor of American independence. Although little used today, pamphlets were an important medium for the spread of ideas in the 16th through 19th centuries. Originally published anonymously, âCommon Senseâ advocated independence for the American colonies from Britain and is considered one of the most influential pamphlets in American history.
The U.S. Constitution brought together, in one remarkable document, ideas from many people and several existing documents, including the Articles of Confederation and Declaration of Independence. Those who made significant intellectual contributions to the Constitution are called the Founding Fathers of our country.Many of the United States Founding Fathers were at the Constitutional Convention, where the Constitution was hammered out and ratified.George Washington, for example, presided over the Convention. James Madison, also present, wrote the document that formed the model for the Constitution.Other U.S. Founding Fathers were not there, but made significant contributions in other ways. Thomas Jefferson, who wrote the Declaration of Independence, was serving as ambassador to France at the time of the Convention.eorge Washington, for example, presided over the Convention. James Madison, also present, wrote the document that formed the model for the Constitution. Other U.S. Founding Fathers were not there, but made significant contributions in other ways.