The Soldiers of Independence
Visitor Information
Independence Day strikes a patriotic chord in Americans today, but in 1775 complete independence from England was still hotly debated and yet to be seen. This July Fourth, watch as Fort Ticonderoga displays the weapons of independence and explains the military duties of the Continental Army soldier. Take in the sights and sounds of military music performed by fifes and drums. Come and experience the stories of the men who helped transform America from colonies into the United States.
Schedule
9:30 AM Site Opens to Visitors
9:45 AM Raising the Colors
Watch the stars and thirteen stripes of our flag hoisted proudly by the Fort Ticonderoga Fife’s and Drums.
10:15 AM Guided Tour of Fort Ticonderoga
Explore how the capture and garrison of this ‘old French fort’ of the French and Indian war, helped turn the siege of Boston into an all out war for Independence.
11:15 AM Musket Demonstration.
Witness the power of the weapons of independence. See first-hand the precision, skill, and discipline that were required of soldiers at Fort Ticonderoga.
11:30 AM King’s Garden March
Follow the stirring march of the Fife and Drum Corps down to the King’s Garden. Learn more about the martial music that communicated orders and regulated soldiers fighting in the American Revolution.
12:00 PM King’s Garden Tour
Explore this colonial revival garden and the Ticonderoga landscape in 1775. Learn about all the farming and fatigue work necessary to make this old British outpost an American citadel.
12:30 PM Fife and Drum Concert
Inside the famous walls of Fort Ticonderoga, enjoy Yankee Doodle, Chester, and other favorite tunes from our American Revolution.
12:45 PM Seven Months Emergency Service
Come on into the soldier’s barracks and officer’s barracks alike to talk with these Connecticut soldiers of 1775. Ask them about why they serve and their notions of independence, or even thirteen united colonies. You might be surprised by how these patriots saw themselves in 1775!
1:15 PM Guided Tour of Fort Ticonderoga
Explore how the capture and garrison of this ‘old French fort’ of the French and Indian war, helped turn the siege of Boston into an all out war for Independence.
2:00 PM Musket Demonstration
Witness the power of the weapons of independence. See first-hand the precision, skill, and discipline that were required of soldiers at Fort Ticonderoga.
3:00 PM King’s Garden Tour
Explore this colonial revival garden and the Ticonderoga landscape in 1775. Learn about all the farming and fatigue work necessary to make this old British outpost an American citadel.
3:00 PM Seven Months Emergency Service
Come on into the soldier’s barracks and officer’s barracks alike to talk with these Connecticut soldiers of 1775. Ask them about why they serve and their notions of independence, or even thirteen united colonies. You might be surprised by how these patriots saw themselves in 1775!
3:45 PM Guided Tour of Fort Ticonderoga
Explore how the capture and garrison of this ‘old French fort’ of the French and Indian war, helped turn the siege of Boston into an all out war for Independence.
4:30 PM Striking the Colors
With an armed honor guard, watch old glory lowered and folded on this day of American Independence.
5:00 PM Site Closes to Visitors
