Following the outbreak of war between the United States and Great Britain in 1812, Sackets Harbor became a center for US military activity.
Discover Sackets Harbor's story during the War of 1812. See how residents at the Navy Yard in 1860 got caught up in a national event. Explore the site's historic structures, glimpse the past through living history demonstrations, and experience the unsurpassed water vista. Grounds open year-round. Structures open seasonally mid-May through Labor Day Weekend.
