Fort Ticonderoga Features Lively Living History Event November 6, 2021
Join Fort Ticonderoga for an exciting one-day living history event Saturday, November 6, 2021 that explores British and American loyalist soldiers launching one last campaign to Ticonderoga in the fall of 1781. Highlighted programming throughout the day features the encampment of soldiers, sailors, and their eventual departure back north. Discover the network of scouts and […]
Fort Ticonderoga Joins State and National Representatives from the Daughters of the American Revolution to dedicate America 250th Patriots Marker
Commemorations for the 250th anniversary of the American War for Independence are underway at Fort Ticonderoga. The museum has started developing plans and exploring partnerships at the state and national levels to mark this historic anniversary. Through exhibits, events, publications, and programs, Fort Ticonderoga seeks to increase access and awareness and expand educational impact related […]
Fort Ticonderoga Announces Annual Heritage, Harvest, & Horse Festival on October 2, 2021
Join Fort Ticonderoga on October 2 for a full day of autumn fun at the annual Heritage, Harvest, & Horse Festival. Set in the midst of the King’s Garden heirloom apple trees with a backdrop of majestic mountains and Lake Champlain, guests will experience the beautiful fall foliage while enjoying local food and drink at […]
Fort Ticonderoga Presents Immersive Homeschool Day on Friday, September 10, 2021
Featuring a line-up of NEW activities! Fort Ticonderoga will host Homeschool Day for homeschool students and their parents on Friday, September 10, 2021, from 9:30 am-5:00 pm. Visitors will participate in interactive and immersive programs, visit museum exhibitions, and explore the historic site, including the King’s Garden, Carillon Battlefield Hiking Trail, and the Heroic Corn […]
Fort Ticonderoga Announces Annual Heroic Corn Maze & New Family Programming
July 2021 — Even though summer is coming to an end, at Fort Ticonderoga, we’re just getting started! This month, Fort Ticonderoga will offer a new Family Guided Tour to lead families through the grounds and provide a kid-friendly overview of all the exciting things to do— including a brand-new scavenger hunt: In His Majesty’s […]
Experience the Fourth of July Like Never Before at Fort Ticonderoga
Enjoy music, American Revolutionary history, reenactments, and much more on the very ground where the fight for liberty occurred This July, Fort Ticonderoga will celebrate Independence Day with a packed month of special events and programming, including an exciting holiday weekend filled with historically-accurate demonstrations, a mid-month, two-day reenactment of the 1777 siege of Fort […]
Enhance Your Fort Ticonderoga Experience with NEW Behind-the-Scenes Programs
Enjoy exclusive, premium experiences through before and after-hour programs Fort Ticonderoga will offer guests exclusive opportunities to experience the epic history and incredible natural beauty at Fort Ticonderoga with new premium experiences and programs this summer. Enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise aboard Fort Ticonderoga’s touring boat Carillon to discover why Lake Champlain is one of […]
Lively “Fête du Fort” Event Explores French History and Culture in the Champlain Valley Saturday, June 12, 2021
Join Fort Ticonderoga for a lively one-day celebration to taste French cuisine and explore the culture of the Champlain Valley! From Pâté to poutine, enjoy the best bistro bites from across our region. Discover the deep French and Canadian cultural roots along the shores of Lake Champlain and their epic military stories! “Fort Ticonderoga’s signature […]
Fort Ticonderoga Receives Grant Funding for Portrait Conservation from the International Paper Foundation
Fort Ticonderoga has received funding from the International Paper Foundation to support the preservation and installment of an important portrait of WWI veteran and museum co-founder Stephen HP Pell. This project supports the conservation of this painting as it prepares for its role in telling the many stories connected to the National Historic Landmark Pavilion, […]
What Lies Beneath Lake Champlain
Boat Tours Highlight Dozens of Archaeological Sites A tour aboard Fort Ticonderoga’s Carillon cruise boat 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 attraction at Fort Ticonderoga, a major cultural destination, museum, and National […]