Living History Programs
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2012 is 1775 at Fort Ticonderoga! 1775 was a critical year for Fort Ticonderoga. On May 10th Ethan Allen, Benedict Arnold and the Green Mountain Boys captured the Fort in a daring early morning raid achieving America's first significant victory of the Revolution. In doing so Ticonderoga provided the American army with a critical foothold on Lake Champlain and an abundance of cannon and artillery stores. During the summer, Connecticut soldiers garrisoned the Fort and began the process of repairing its then 20-year old fortifications. In the following winter, Colonel Henry Knox led an expedition to transport 59 of Ticonderoga's cannon over water and overland to Boston to dislodge the British army from that city in the spring of 1776. Visit Ticonderoga this season and experience the Fort's epic history through our many engaging interpretive programs and special living history events. |
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Daily Programs Fort Ticonderoga offers a variety of exciting daily programs enabling you and your family to become intimately acquainted with the Fort's rich history. Let Fort Ticonderoga's interpretive staff take you back in time and show you what life was like at this remote military post on Lake Champlain. |
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Evening Programs Fort Ticonderoga's evening programs provide a rare opportunity for visitors to experience the Fort in the calmness of the evening and take part in unique programs led by engaging historians. Bring your enthusiasm for history and enjoy an evening of fun at Fort Ticonderoga! |
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Reenactment Events Fort Ticonderoga offers a wide range of special living history events each year designed to bring the Fort's history to life in a grand scale. During these events dedicated historical re-enactors and Fort staff help visitors explore how soldiers lived, cooked, and interacted at Fort Ticonderoga during the French & Indian War and American Revolution. Highlights of these events usually include programs surrounding military discipline and training, musket and cannon firing demonstrations, along with exciting full-scale battle demonstrations. |
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Historic Trades Workshops Fort Ticonderoga's Historic Trades Workshops provide unique opportunities to learn both basic and advanced skills in the areas of historic clothing and equipment construction. Led by Fort Ticonderoga's team of talented and accomplished interpreters, these workshops teach the skills necessary to properly recreate a variety of materials that are practical, of high quality, and are historically accurate. |
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Volunteer Garrison Fort Ticonderoga's Volunteer Garrison allows people with a passion for history and a drive to accurately interpret the past an opportunity to become part of the Fort Ticonderoga interpretive team and enhance the site's public programs. By participating in daily and evening programs, special events, and workshops our volunteers help tell the story of Fort Ticonderoga while experiencing history in a fulfilling way. |
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