Traip Graduation Ceremony Location Change - Fort Foster to Remain Open to the Public on Friday, June 9, 2023

Photograph of a student standing with a graduation cap

Update - Thursday, June 8, 2023

Due to the weather prediction for Friday, June 9, 2023, the Traip Academy Graduation Ceremony has been moved indoors to the Traip Academy Gymnasium. 

As a result of this change, Fort Foster will remain open to the public for regular operating hours on Friday, June 9, 2023.


Fort Foster will be closing at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 9, 2023 for the Traip Academy Graduation Ceremony.  Visitors are asked to vacate the park by 1:30 PM, in order for the gate to be closed at 2:00 PM.  

The park will remain closed to the public for the remainder of that day to allow for the graduation to take place.  Traip Academy graduates and their guests with a ticket will be permitted to arrive beginning at 3:30 PM.  Graduation guests are encouraged to carpool to ensure sufficient parking.  

Please join us in congratulating the Traip Academy Class of 2023 as they celebrate this exciting milestone.