Fort Ontario National Historical Park Bill

Official: Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park Establishment Act

IntroducedFebruary 5, 2025

Why This Matters

This bill creates a new national historical park in New York to preserve the history of Holocaust refugees at Fort Ontario. It aims to educate future generations about this important part of history.

If you care about preserving history, this bill could create a new site to learn about Holocaust refugees.

Affects: Visitors to the Fort Ontario National Historical Park and those interested in Holocaust history.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill establishes the Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park in New York. 2. The park will honor the 982 World War II refugees who lived at Fort Ontario from 1944 to 1946. 3. The Secretary of the Interior will manage the park and its resources. 4. Land for the park will be acquired through donations, purchases, or exchanges. 5. The Secretary can create agreements for educational services and public access within the park.

Who is affected?

Visitors to the Fort Ontario National Historical Park and those interested in Holocaust history.