Category Archives: Natural History

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 →

Posted in Artworks, Boat Tours, Books, Collections, Education, Exhibits, Family Fun in the Adirondacks, Family programs, Fort Ticonderoga, Heroic Corn Maze, Horticulture, King's Garden, Landscape, Life Long Learning, Living History & Material Culture, Museums, Natural History, Programs, Public Programs, Special Events, Tourist Destination, Waterway Tours | Tagged America's Fort Cafe, Beer, Beer Tastings in Ticonderoga, Boat Cruises on Lake Champlain, Boat Tours, Carillon Boat Cruise, Children activities, Face painting, fall fun, fall in the adirondacks, Family Activities, family fall fun, family fun in the adirondacks, Fort Ticonderoga, fun family outdoor activities, Heritage Harvest and Horse Festival, horse presentations, Horse-drawn wagon rides, King's Garden, Lake Champlain, live music, local businesses, Local food, Programs, special event, The Heroic Corn Maze: A Corn Maze Adventure!, Ticonderoga, Wine, Wine Tastings in Ticonderoga | Comments Off

Top Late-Season Flowers

Posted on August 30, 2017 by admin

Dr. Leonard Perry, Horticulturist in Residence A question I have often received over the years is “what can I plant for late season color?” The problem, I realized, is that many gardeners buy their flowers early in the season, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Fun in the Adirondacks, Family programs, Fort Ticonderoga, Horticulture, King's Garden, Landscape, Life Long Learning, Natural History, Public Programs | Tagged Adirondack gardening, Annuals, Children's garden, Colonial Revival Garden, Dr. Leonard Perry, Flowers, Fort Ticonderoga, Fort Ticonderoga Gardens, Garden & Landscape, garden design, Gardening, Historic Gardens, Horticulture, Horticulturist in Residence, King's Garden, King's Garden; Horticulture; Garden and Landscape Symposium; Fort Ticonderoga; native plants; perennials; Adirondack gardening; Historic Gardens, Lake Champlain, Late Season Blossoms, Life long Learning, north country gardens, Perennials, planning perennials, Programs, Ticonderoga | Comments Off

Homeschool Day at Fort Ticonderoga: September 8, 2017

Posted on August 7, 2017 by admin

Fort Ticonderoga will host Homeschool Day for homeschool students and their parents on Friday, September 8, 2017 from 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Homeschool families will participate in interactive and immersive programs, visit museum exhibitions, and explore the historic site, including … Continue reading →

Posted in Boat Tours, Collections, Education, Exhibits, Family Fun in the Adirondacks, Family programs, Homeschool, Horticulture, King's Garden, Landscape, Life Long Learning, Living History & Material Culture, Museums, Natural History, Programs, Public Programs, Students, Waterway Tours | Tagged 1757, Artillery Laboratory, Carillon, Carillon Battlefield Hiking Trail, Carillon Boat Cruises, corn maze, Family Fun, family fun in the adirondacks, Fort Carillon, Fort Ticonderoga, Fun for Homeschool Families, hands-on activities, Hands-on Artillery lab, Hands-on Horticulture, hands-on programs, Homeschool Day, Homeschool Day at Fort Ticonderoga, Immersive experience for students, King's Garden, Lake Champlain, living history, museum exhibitions, Outside Fun, The Heroic Corn Maze: A Corn Maze Adventure!, Ticonderoga, To Act As One United Body, weapons demonstrations | Comments Off

Celebrate Independence at Fort Ticonderoga July 1-4!

Posted on June 22, 2017 by admin

Join Fort Ticonderoga July 1-4 for a four-day celebration this Independence Day weekend. Celebrate freedom by exploring the year 1777 when America was consumed in the labor of liberty. Participate in the fight for freedom when the Northern Department of … Continue reading →

Posted in Boat Tours, Collections, Education, Exhibits, Family programs, Horticulture, King's Garden, Landscape, Life Long Learning, Living History & Material Culture, Museums, Natural History, Programs, Public Programs, Students History, Waterway Tours | Tagged Beth Hill, Boat Tours, Boat Tours on Lake Champlain, Carillon, Family Fun, Family Tour, Fife and Drum Corps, Fort Ticonderoga, Fourth of July, Fourth of July Weekend, Garden Tour, Guided tours, Holiday Living History Event, Independence Day Family Fun, Independence Day in the Adirondacks, Independence Day in Ticonderoga, Independence Day Weekend, King's Garden; Horticulture; Garden and Landscape Symposium; Fort Ticonderoga; native plants; perennials; Adirondack gardening; Historic Gardens, living history, Mount Defiance, Oxen, Soldier's Life Programs, Ticonderoga, weapons demonstrations | Comments Off

What Lies Beneath: Lake Champlain Boat Tours Highlight Dozens of Archaeological Sites

Posted on May 31, 2017 by admin

A boat tour aboard Fort Ticonderoga’s 60-foot Carillon not only provides visitors with breathtaking lake views of commanding mountains and the majestic fort, it also crosses some of the most archaeologically rich waters in North America. This latest attraction at … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Family programs, Life Long Learning, Living History & Material Culture, Natural History, Programs, Public Programs, Scouts, Special Events, Students, Students History, Transportation, Waterway Tours | Tagged Adirondack Park, Adirondacks, Beth Hill, Boat Tours, Carillon Boat, Charters, Daily Tours, field trips, Fort Ticonderoga, history, Lake Champlain, Sunset Cruises, Ticonderoga, Tourism, Tourist Attractions | Comments Off

An Adventure made just for Scouts!

Posted on April 28, 2017 by admin

Fort Ticonderoga welcomes scouting groups of all ages to experience all that 2017 has to offer, including new experiences! Daily programs are offered May 6, 2017 through October 29, 2017. Additional program dates November-April are available upon special request. Enjoy … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Exhibits, Horticulture, King's Garden, Landscape, Life Long Learning, Living History & Material Culture, Natural History, Programs, Public Programs, Scouts, Waterway Tours | Tagged Boy Scouts, daily itinerary, day trips for scouts, Fort Ticonderoga, Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York, overnights at Fort Ticonderoga, Scout programs, scouting experience, Scouts, Special Programs, Ticonderoga, weapons demonstrations | Comments Off

Spend the Day at Fort Ticonderoga! 2017 Season Begins Saturday, May 6

Posted on April 24, 2017 by admin

Experience Fort Ticonderoga on land and water during the 2017 season, beginning on Saturday, May 6. Fort Ticonderoga is a historic site, museum, and family destination that encourages visitors to build their perfect adventure in America’s most historic landscape. Every … Continue reading →

Posted in Artworks, Books, Collections, Education, Exhibits, Family programs, Homeschool, Horticulture, King's Garden, Landscape, Life Long Learning, Living History & Material Culture, National History Day, Natural History, Programs, Public Programs, Scouts, Seminars, Special Events, Students, Students History, Teacher History Workshops, Transportation, Volunteer, Waterway Tours | Tagged Adirondacks, artillery, Battle Re-enactments, Become a Member, behind the scenes, Boat Tours, breathtaking views, Carillon, Charters on Lake Champlain, Daily Programs, Discover 1757, Evening Programs, exhibitions, Family Fun, field trips, Fort Ticonderoga, Gardens, Group Tours, Guided tours, hands-on activities, hiking trails, historic landscape, Lake Champlain, living history, living history and material, May 6 through October 29, Military, Mount Defiance, natural beauty, Special Events, sweeping vistas, Ticonderoga, weapons demonstrations | Comments Off

Strategies to Control Deer in Landscapes

Posted on April 21, 2017 by admin

Dr. Leonard Perry, Horticulturist in Residence, King’s Garden Horticulture Professor Emeritus, University of Vermont Deer have become one of the most serious problems in gardens and landscapes, including the King’s Garden. If you’ve been there near closing time, you may … Continue reading →

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Fort Ticonderoga Brings Education onto Lake Champlain

Posted on April 10, 2017 by admin

Fort Ticonderoga recently received a grant from the South Lake Champlain Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation to support regional youth maritime educational programs. Aboard the 60-foot touring M/V, Carillon, each 90-minute narrated boat tour focuses on the historical importance … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Life Long Learning, Living History & Material Culture, Natural History, Programs, Public Programs, Scouts, Students, Students History, Transportation, Waterway Tours | Tagged 18th century, Adirondacks, All-inclusive Experience, boat tour, Boat Tours, Carillon, Charters, Daily Boat Tours, Discount, Education Made Fun, Education on the Lake, field trips, Fort Ticonderoga, Funding, Geography, Grant, Group Adventure, Group Tours, history, Lake Champlain, Lake Champlain Activities, Lake Champlain Waterway, Lake Stewardship, Maritime Educational Programs, New York, South Lake Champlain Fund, Students, Sunset Cruise, Ticonderoga, Vermont, Vermont Community Foundation, Waterway Adventure | Comments Off

17 things we are looking forward to in 2017!

Posted on January 9, 2017 by admin

2016 was so last month! It’s time to turn the page and experience all that 2017 has to offer. Whether you are making summer plans to visit the Lake George/Adirondack area or you are just interested in everything at Fort Ticonderoga, … Continue reading →

Posted in Collections, Education, Exhibits, Family programs, Horticulture, King's Garden, Landscape, Life Long Learning, Living History & Material Culture, National History Day, Natural History, Programs, Public Programs, Scouts, Seminars, Special Events, Students, Students History, Teacher History Workshops, Transportation, Waterway Tours | Tagged 1757, 18th century, 2017 events, Carillon, Collections, corn maze, education, exhibitions, exhibits, Family Fun, Fife and Drum Corps, Fort Fever Series, Fort Ticonderoga, French & Indian War, Garden & Landscape, garden design, historic plants, historic trades, history, Horticulture, King's Garden, Lake Champlain, Landscape, Life long Learning, living history, Living History Event, Mount Defiance, museum, Outreach Programs, Pavilion, Programs, Seminar, special event, special tour, Teacher Continuing Education, Ticonderoga | Comments Off