Category Archives: Exhibits

North Country History Day Presented by Fort Ticonderoga on March 3, 2018 “Conflict and Compromise in History”

Posted on November 28, 2017 by admin

Fort Ticonderoga will host its National History Day on Saturday, March 3, 2018 in the Mars Education Center. The 2018 theme is “Conflict and Compromise in History.” Students can participate in five categories: historical paper, exhibit, website, documentary, or performance. … Continue reading →

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The Next Generation of Museum Professionals

Posted on November 24, 2017 by admin

Over the past three summers, Fort Ticonderoga has provided twelve Graduate Fellowships to students from across the country. The Edward W. Pell Graduate Fellowships provide aspiring museum professionals an opportunity to work with our staff and our world-class collections. The … Continue reading →

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The Noble Train Begins: Living History Event on December 9, 2017

Posted on November 20, 2017 by admin

Join Fort Ticonderoga on December 9, 2017 to relive Henry Knox’s epic feat as he prepared to move massive cannon from Ticonderoga to Boston to force the British evacuation in 1776. Watch as soldiers work as carpenters to maintain Ticonderoga. … Continue reading →

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Experience Fort Ticonderoga during Winter Quarters: November 2017 – April 2018

Posted on November 13, 2017 by admin

Fort Ticonderoga is launching a new schedule of programs during its Winter Quarters season. From November through April, visitors will be immersed in a more intimate experience at Fort Ticonderoga. From exciting living history events, insightful seminars, specialty programs, and … Continue reading →

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Fort Ticonderoga Seeks Applicants for 2018 Graduate Fellowships

Posted on November 6, 2017 by admin

Fort Ticonderoga is seeking applicants for its 2018 Edward W. Pell Graduate Fellowships designed for students seeking practical, hands-on fellowship experience at a historic site and museum with dynamic and transformative programs. The Fellowships run from June 11 to August … Continue reading →

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Fort Ticonderoga Presents Seventh Annual “Material Matters: It’s in the Details” Weekend Seminar November 4-5, 2017

Posted on October 19, 2017 by admin

Fort Ticonderoga will host its Seventh Annual “Material Matters: It’s in the Details” seminar on November 4 & 5, 2017. This weekend event focuses on the material culture of the 18th and early 19th centuries and is intended for collectors … Continue reading →

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Girl Scout Day at Fort Ticonderoga!

Posted on October 4, 2017 by admin

Fort Ticonderoga joins forces with the Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York to host Girl Scout Day on Saturday, October 14 from 9:30am-5:00pm. The scouts will participate in interactive and immersive programs, visit museum exhibitions, and explore the historic site, … Continue reading →

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A Memento of Arnold’s Treason

Posted on September 22, 2017 by admin

On the morning of September 23, 1780, north of Tarrytown, New York, a party of armed Americans waylaid a rider on horseback heading south towards New York City. They unwittingly had uncovered the most infamous treason in American history. Forcing … Continue reading →

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Fort Ticonderoga Receives Award from Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York

Posted on September 14, 2017 by admin

The Fort Ticonderoga Museum has been selected to receive a Preservation Survey through the Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPSNY) Planning and Assessment Services. The purpose of this Preservation Survey is to review the museum’s preservation needs … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Fall at Fort Ticonderoga’s Heritage, Harvest, & Horse Festival on September 30!

Posted on September 13, 2017 by admin

Join Fort Ticonderoga to celebrate the sights, sounds, and tastes of fall on Saturday, September 30. Bring the whole family to the Heritage, Harvest & Horse Festival for a full day of autumn fun, set in the midst of the … Continue reading →

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