Explore Murney Tower

We are opening our doors for pre-booked site visits!.

Built in 1846, Murney Tower Redoubt is part of a series of fortifications that were constructed in Kingston in response to the Oregon Crisis. This crisis was sparked by American President James K. Polk, who insisted that the United States should lay claim to all of Oregon Territory, which was then shared between the United States and British North America. Although Oregon Territory was on the other side of the continent, the British government felt it prudent to shore up defenses in Kingston, which held a strategically important position on the St. Lawrence River. As a result, they built a series of fortifications, which included four Martello Towers: Shoal Tower, Fort Frederick, Cathcart Redoubt, and Murney Tower.

We are welcoming "bubbled" groups of up to four (4) persons every hour. We have new COVID-19 protocols in place to safely assist and welcome you during your visit. Online registration and the wearing of masks are required for entry, and each guest will be required to fill out a COVID-19 Screening Form prior to their self-guided tour.

Open by appointment only.

You can book your visit through Eventbrite. We can’t wait to see you!

Event details

When

Weekly on Sat / Sun • 12 pm

Where

Murney Tower National Historic Site

Language

English

Organizer:

Murney Tower Museum