May the world be at peace 🙏🙏🙏 Niagara Fortress

I have always been interested in history, especially ancient buildings that witnessed wars and peace. So when I had the opportunity to travel to the United States, I must visit the Old Fort Niagara, the oldest continuously occupied military site in North America. Niagara Fort, located on a cliff on the border of the United States and Canada, on the shore of Lake Ontario, adjacent to Niagara State Park. It was a defensive fortress built by the Frenchman Pierre Pouchot in 1726 to prevent Indian attacks. Later, it experienced multiple changes of sovereignty such as the French and Indian War, the American Revolutionary War, and the War of 1812. Now, it is a historical site and public museum, with a French-style museum displaying military buildings and defense works from the 18th and 19th centuries. I took a tourist bus from New York and drove north along the beautiful Niagara River. After about two and a half hours, I arrived at my destination. As soon as I got off the bus, I was attracted by the scenery in front of me. A white stone castle stood by the lake, surrounded by green grass and trees, with blue lake water and sky in the distance. I felt like I had traveled through time and returned to that era hundreds of years ago. I followed the tour guide into the castle and first visited the French Castle, which is the oldest and most prominent building in the fortress. It was built in 1726 and was originally used as a trading post and warehouse, later becoming the command center of the fortress. It is three stories high with many small windows on the outer walls for shooting or observing the enemy. Its interior decoration is very simple, and some rooms still retain the furniture and utensils of the time, allowing people to imagine the living scenes of the past. I also saw some staff wearing military uniforms from that time, performing historical reenactments such as firing guns and cannons. Next, I visited the British Castle, which was built by the British in 1764 as a command center for the fortress to replace the French Castle. It is smaller than the French Castle, but also three stories high, with many gun holes and arrow holes on the outer walls. Its interior decoration is more exquisite than the French Castle, with some rooms even hanging paintings and maps, showcasing the British colonial activities in North America. In addition to these two castles, I also visited other military buildings, such as forts, barracks, prisons, and churches. Each building has its own historical story, which gave me a deeper understanding of the fortress's past. I also saw some display cases showcasing weapons and uniforms from that time, as well as some exhibition boards and videos introducing the history of the fortress. After visiting all the buildings, I walked to the lake and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. I saw Canada on the other side of the lake and the bridge that connects the two countries. I imagined how important and strategic this place was in the past, and how many countries and nations fought for and defended it. I also imagined how dangerous and difficult it was in the past, and how many soldiers and civilians sacrificed and shed blood here. I felt a sense of awe and emotion, as well as a sense of peace and happiness. Niagara Fort left a deep impression on me. It is not only a historical relic, but also a living textbook that taught me a lot about North American history. It is also a beautiful scenic area that allowed me to appreciate the charm of nature. I think this trip was very worthwhile and unforgettable.