Site Development

The Rooms is located on the site of the former Fort Townshend, an eighteenth century star-shaped citadel that was the second-largest British fort in North America. Thanks to the generous support of Fortis, our Centennial Leader – Corporate, we are developing an exciting new life for the grounds that surround The Rooms.

The Fortis Courtyard and Amphitheatre will include demarcation of the perimeter of the star-shaped citadel and interpretation of Fort Townshend. Visitors will be able to walk around the perimeter of the old fort on a lighted pathway, while learning about the history of the structure that dominated the skyline of St. John’s for most of the 1800s.

Construction of an amphitheatre and outdoor classroom space will help extend our public outreach and education efforts—a key priority for The Rooms—for generations to come.