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Daily Visitation: May 4-Oct. 27, 2024 | Tues-Sun | 9:30am-5pm
Experience the blend of history and natural beauty like nowhere else when you visit Fort Ticonderoga! Explore 2000 acres of America’s most historic landscape located on the shores of Lake Champlain and nestled between New York’s Adirondack and Vermont’s Green Mountains. Create lasting memories as you embark on an adventure that spans centuries, defined a continent, and helped forge a nation.
JULY 20-21: 1759 Siege of Carillon Battle Reenactment
Through a combination of demos, vignettes, narrated boat cruises, & battle reenactments, experience the British advance for Lake George. Become immersed in this 18th-century siege; featuring the constant roar of cannon, thrilling battle reenactments, & even a nighttime program where visitors are immersed in the battle for Carillon, named Ticonderoga by the British once they capture the fort from the French.
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July
23
A Date with Brown Bess
In 1774, the British troops at Fort Ticonderoga carried a version of the famous “Brown Bess” musket. But what’s the real story behind this iconic firearm? In this one-of-a-kind behind the scenes, hands-on program, get up close and personal with Fort Ticonderoga Curator, Dr. Matthew Keagle, to really understand “Brown Bess” revealing the industrial systems […]
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July
23
A Taste of Liberty
Explore a day in the life of British soldiers and their families on the eve of the American Revolution through food! In this new family-friendly program, sample a tasting menu of the real recipes enjoyed by the British garrison of Fort Ticonderoga in 1774. Enjoy portions of tasty breakfasts and savory dinners, incorporating carefully selected […]
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July
25
Ticonderoga Guns by Night
The flash of musketry and roar of cannon fire by night will captivate you in this unique tour and demonstrations of 18th-century firepower. The program concludes with a dramatic demonstration of weapons that you will not see anywhere else! Time & Location: Gate opens at 7:30 pm, program begins at 8 pm at the Log […]
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July
26
Cannon and Coffee
Explore Fort Ticonderoga’s world-class collection of 18th-century artillery from a whole new perspective and be the first to enter Fort Ticonderoga with this special early bird program. Join Fort Ticonderoga Curator, Dr. Matthew Keagle for a special tour across the guns of Ticonderoga and learn the surprising histories of the museum’s artillery collection, spanning the […]
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July
26
History Happy Hour on Lake Champlain
Cap off your day with a relaxing narrated cruise, surrounded by scenic beauty and Ticonderoga’s rich maritime history aboard the Carillon, Fort Ticonderoga’s classic 1920s tour boat. From poignant to comical, discover the drama that surrounded Ticonderoga on the storied waters of Lake Champlain. Enjoy the flavor of history through classic cocktails, taken from tales […]
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July
27–28
Living History Event: The Sound of 1776 Two-Day Event!
Hear the rousing sounds of the Fifes & Drums, which hoisted the spirits of an American Army in 1776! Through musical concerts, living history vignettes and weapon demonstrations discover the story of the Northern Continental Army, which rebuilt itself at Ticonderoga beginning in July 1776. See rebellion transform into a war for independence as the […]
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July
28
Virtual Author Series featuring Steven Park
The Fort Ticonderoga Author Series features presentations by authors of books related to Colonial and Revolutionary War history. Between the Boston Massacre in 1770 and the Boston Tea Party in 1773—a period historians refer to as “the lull”—a group of prominent Rhode Islanders rowed out to His Majesty’s schooner Gaspee,which had run aground six miles south of Providence […]
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July
30
A Date with Brown Bess
In 1774, the British troops at Fort Ticonderoga carried a version of the famous “Brown Bess” musket. But what’s the real story behind this iconic firearm? In this one-of-a-kind behind the scenes, hands-on program, get up close and personal with Fort Ticonderoga Curator, Dr. Matthew Keagle, to really understand “Brown Bess” revealing the industrial systems […]
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July
30
A Taste of Liberty
Explore a day in the life of British soldiers and their families on the eve of the American Revolution through food! In this new family-friendly program, sample a tasting menu of the real recipes enjoyed by the British garrison of Fort Ticonderoga in 1774. Enjoy portions of tasty breakfasts and savory dinners, incorporating carefully selected […]
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July
31
Drinks and Drama
Learn what the founding fathers were doing when nobody was looking. Between the battles, the men and women stationed at Ticonderoga from 1755 to 1781 endured scandals, hijinks, and above all…drama! Join Fort Ticonderoga’s Curator for a different look, and taste, of the past. Tawdry and tantalizing historical tidbits from Ticonderoga’s past will be paired […]
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August
1
Ticonderoga Guns by Night
The flash of musketry and roar of cannon fire by night will captivate you in this unique tour and demonstrations of 18th-century firepower. The program concludes with a dramatic demonstration of weapons that you will not see anywhere else! Time & Location: Gate opens at 7:30 pm, program begins at 8 pm at the Log […]
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August
2
Cannon and Coffee
Explore Fort Ticonderoga’s world-class collection of 18th-century artillery from a whole new perspective and be the first to enter Fort Ticonderoga with this special early bird program. Join Fort Ticonderoga Curator, Dr. Matthew Keagle for a special tour across the guns of Ticonderoga and learn the surprising histories of the museum’s artillery collection, spanning the […]
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About Fort Ticonderoga
Welcoming visitors since 1909, Fort Ticonderoga is a major cultural destination, museum, historic site, and center for learning. As a multi-day destination and the premier place to learn more about North America’s military heritage, Fort Ticonderoga engages more than 75,000 visitors each year with an economic impact of more than $12 million annually. Presenting vibrant programs, historic interpretation, boat cruises, tours, demonstrations, and exhibits, Fort Ticonderoga and is open for daily visitation May through October and special programs during Winter Quarters, November through April. Fort Ticonderoga is owned by The Fort Ticonderoga Association, a 501c3 non-profit educational organization, and is supported in part through generous donations and with some general operating support made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts.
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The 1759 Siege of Carillon Battle Reenactment weekend IS HERE! Through a combination of demonstrations, vignettes, narrated boat cruises, and battle reenactments, experience the British advance for Lake George. Become immersed in this 18th-century siege; featuring the constant roar of cannon, thrilling battle reenactments, and even a nighttime program where visitors are immersed in the battle for Carillon, named Ticonderoga by the British once they capture the fort from the French.
The Battle Reenactment takes place Saturday-Sunday 9:30am-5pm and is included as part of daily admission. Tickets are valid for 2 consecutive days and can be purchased at www.fortticonderoga.org or at the Admissions Booth upon arrival. https://www.fortticonderoga.org/ft_events/battle-reenactment-1759-siege-of-carillon/
Jul 20
During a dramatic evening program tomorrow evening (07/20), the twilight will be ablaze with gunfire as visitors experience the 1759 Siege of Carillon based on original eyewitness accounts on both sides of the lines. See the British and American provincial soldiers continue to dig their cannon batteries and guard their position even as mortar bombs fall along with the darkness. Tour the battlelines that surrounds Fort Carillon, as French artillery fires from new positions arrayed strategically against the British.
*Gates open at 7 p.m. (last ticket sold at 7:45 p.m.) and the reenactment will begin at 8 p.m. A Battle Briefing Tour at 7:30 p.m. will show you where these events actually happened inside Fort Ticonderoga on July 23, 1759.
TICKETS ARE LIMITED, PURCHASE YOURS WHILE THEY ARE STILL AVAILABLE! https://www.fortticonderoga.org/ft_events/evening-vignette-the-french-kept-firing-with-their-cannon-all-night/
Jul 19
Shortly after establishing Fort Carillon, later renamed Fort Ticonderoga by the British, the French army commenced construction of a series of ancillary structures in early 1756. This area, known as the French Village, Basseville, or Lower Town, housed numerous proto-industrial sites and structures that supported the military activities of the army. This year`s Edward W. Pell Archaeology Fellow, Ekin, is diligently compiling primary sources, gathering historic maps, and conducting archaeological research to comprehensively document the site`s history and excavation records.
"A Plan of the Town and Fort of Carillon at Ticonderoga`` provides a highly detailed depiction of the Lower Town area, indicating over 15 structures enclosed within what appears to be palisades. The map titled "Plan du Fort Vaudreuil” describes the Lower Town buildings as “habitations où sont logés tous les Ouvriers”, dwellings where all the workers are lodged. A subsequent map from 1759, titled "A survey of the Fort Tieonderoga and its environs" references "Nine Ovens" and "Provision store-houses`` within the vicinity.
In his journal, Comte Maurès de Malartic recounts his experiences at Fort Carillon, noting incidents in 1758 and 1759 where "the houses under the fort" and "warehouses and vessels of the lower buildings" were targeted for burning, resulting in casualties among workers and livestock by rangers under Robert Rogers. Following the British capture, the Correspondence between General Jeffrey Amherst and officers at Ticonderoga from 1759 to 1763 provides additional insights into the Lower Town. The correspondence highlights the necessity to construct a Smith`s Shop, a Brewhouse, and a Bakehouse, and discusses plans to repurpose the ruins of the Basseville into a Storehouse, noting that an earlier French structure had intact walls requiring minimal reconstruction effort.
Full maps of "A Plan of the Town and Fort of Carillon at Ticonderoga” and "Plan du Fort Vaudreuil” can be found on the Ticonderoga Online Collections database. "A survey of the Fort Tieonderoga and its environs” is available through the Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center. #TiconderogaArchaeology
Jul 19
As we prepare for this weekend’s 1759 Siege of Carillon event, Edward W. Pell Collections Fellow Victoria would like to share a recently discovered poem entitled “On the Defeat at Ticonderoga, or Carilong. By a Lady in America”. This poem was found in the February, 1759 edition of “The London Gazette” which is one of the books in the Robert Nittolo Collection.
This poem describes the Battle at Ticonderoga in 1758, recounting one of the bloodiest engagements in North America prior to the Civil War. While it was a miraculous victory for the French, it was a humiliating defeat for Britain’s forces. The poem ends by encouraging the British, saying “Thy zeal and active virtues emulate/Soon should proud Carilong be humbled low/Nor Montcalm’s self, prevent the avenging/blow”.
One wonders what the French forces defending Fort Carillon later that year would have thought of this verse when the poem was originally published. Want to see what happened next to the French forces in Fort Carillon? Join us this weekend for our 2-day 1759 Siege of Carillon battle reenactment!
https://www.fortticonderoga.org/ft_events/battle-reenactment-1759-siege-of-carillon/
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Jul 18
Lemuel Haynes was born #OTD in 1753, in West Hartford, Connecticut. In 1785 Haynes was ordained by the Congregational Church, becoming the first man of African descent to be ordained in the United States.
Haynes was abandoned as an infant and raised as an indentured servant in Massachusetts. In 1774, free from his indenture, he joined Minute company as tensions mounted with Great Britain. He even marched with the Hampshire County Militia to the defense of Ticonderoga in 1776, all before beginning his career in theology.
Haynes had a long career as a minister, to largely white congregations, in Connecticut, Vermont, and New York and published widely earning national recognition. In 1804 he was awarded the first honorary degree to a Black man in American history by Middlebury College. Although brief, his experience in the Revolutionary War caused him to reflect on the reasons for the conflict, and the cruel ironies of a struggle for freedom for a people that continued to allow slavery. In an unpublished essay written in 1776 he wrote: "Liberty is Equally as pre[c]ious to a Black man, as it is to a white one."
Learn more about Haynes, and the experiences of other soldiers of color fighting for nations that rarely treated them as equals: https://www.fortticonderoga.org/news/promise-and-prejudice-ticonderoga-and-the-unfinished-revolution/
Jul 18
During a dramatic evening program this Saturday, July 20th, the twilight will be ablaze with gunfire as visitors experience the 1759 Siege of Carillon based on original eyewitness accounts on both sides of the lines. See the British and American provincial soldiers continue to dig their cannon batteries and guard their position even as mortar bombs fall along with the darkness. Tour the battlelines that surrounds Fort Carillon, as French artillery fires from new positions arrayed strategically against the British.
**Additional ticket required, limited tickets available. Gates open at 7 p.m. (last ticket sold at 7:45 p.m.) and the reenactment will begin at 8 p.m. A Battle Briefing Tour at 7:30 p.m. will show you where these events actually happened inside Fort Ticonderoga on July 23, 1759.
Buy your tickets now by visiting the link in our bio! https://www.fortticonderoga.org/ft_events/evening-vignette-the-french-kept-firing-with-their-cannon-all-night/
Jul 17
Fort Ticonderoga invites you to experience the sights and sounds of the American Army at Ticonderoga during the Sound of 1776 Living History Event July 27-28. From historic trades and weapons demonstrations to living history vignettes and music performances, discover how the beats of drums and the sounds of fifes translated orders to nearly 10,000 soldiers that lived and fought for liberty at Ticonderoga.
In addition to a full line-up of activities throughout the day including guided tours and demonstrations, listen to a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence near the same day it was actually read to the troops here in 1776. Witness the first time soldiers at Ticonderoga heard the immortal words of independence and discover what this meant for soldiers on the front lines of the Northern Continental Army in 1776.
Step into the iconic fort during this special event and witness our nation’s fight for freedom in the year 1776. March along with our fifes and drums and discover the importance of music in coordinating the daily orders for the American troops. Enjoy patriotic concerts and savor the beauty of one of the world’s most historic and beautiful places.
https://www.fortticonderoga.org/news/fort-ticonderoga-presents-lively-sound-of-1776-living-history-event-july-27-28-featuring-performances-by-the-fifes-and-drums/
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Jul 16
