Fort Ticonderoga Announces Two Spectacular Summer Events
Jul 8, 2011
On Saturday July 23 Fort Ticonderoga will hold two fantastic opportunities to celebrate Fort Ticonderoga! A Community Clambake will be held on the grounds of the King’s Garden at Fort Ticonderoga. The Clambake will bring together people from the surrounding communities of Fort Ticonderoga for an afternoon of family fun, friendship, music, square dancing and wonderful food! Festivities take place from 12pm-2:30pm where participants will enjoy clams, clam chowder, grilled barbequed chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, choice of Chocolate chip cookie or watermelon and soft drinks. Tickets for adults are $25.00 and children 10 and under are $18.00 and can be purchase at Fort Ticonderoga’s Log House, Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce or call Fort Ticonderoga at 518-585-282. The Clambake is sponsored by area businesses including Glens Falls National Bank, Best Western Ticonderoga Inn & Suites, The Wagon Wheel Restaurant, and The Wind Chill Factory. The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce is also a supporting sponsor for this fun community event.
Fort Ticonderoga’s spectacular Midsummer Gala will be held the evening of July 23 at Fort Ticonderoga. This elegant summer fundraiser will feature cocktails, lively music, delicious food and a silent auction celebrating the historic legacy of Fort Ticonderoga. The Midsummer Gala will take place on the beautiful landscape near the King’s Garden. Tickets are $150 each and reservations are required. Contact Fort Ticonderoga at 518-585-2821 for details!
All proceeds for the summer fundraising events support Fort Ticonderoga and its mission to ensure that present and future generations learn from the struggles, sacrifices, and victories that shaped the nations North America and changed world history. Fort Ticonderoga serves its mission by preserving and enhancing its historic structures, collections, gardens and landscapes; and educating and inspiring the public as it learns about the history of Fort Ticonderoga. Fort Ticonderoga is a private, non-profit organization. Approximately sixty percent of Fort Ticonderoga’s annual operating budget is made possible through admission support and the remainder is made possible through generous donations, grants and fundraising events. To learn more about supporting Fort Ticonderoga and its mission visit http://www.fortticonderoga.org/support or call 518-585-2821.
FORT TICONDEROGA
America’s Fort
Located on Lake Champlain in the beautiful 6 million acre Adirondack Park, Fort Ticonderoga is a private not-for-profit historic site and museum that ensures that present and future generations learn from the struggles, sacrifices, and victories that shaped the nations North America and changed world history. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, Fort Ticonderoga offers programs, historic interpretation and tours, garden tours, demonstrations and exhibits each day from 9:30 am - 5 pm, May 20 - October 20. The 2011 season features The Art of War: Ticonderoga as Experienced through the Eyes of America’s Great Artists exhibit highlighting the Fort’s extensive art collection by some of America’s greatest artists. A full schedule and information on events can be found at www.Fort-Ticonderoga.org or phone (518) 585-2821. Fort Ticonderoga is located at 100 Fort Ti Road Ticonderoga, New York.
