Tag Archives: 18th century

Witness the French Military Campaign to Capture Lake George on 260th Anniversary

Posted on March 15, 2017 by admin

Join Fort Ticonderoga for a one-day living history event Saturday, March 25th to witness how French soldiers, Canadians, and Native warriors prepare for an attack on Fort William Henry on March 16, 1757. From wool leggings and moccasins to snowshoes … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Exhibits, Family programs, Life Long Learning, Living History & Material Culture, Programs, Public Programs, Special Events, Students History | Tagged 1757, 18th century, 2017, education, exhibitions, exhibits, Family Event, Family Fun, Fife and Drum Corps, Fort Carillon, Fort Ticonderoga, historic trades, history, Lake Champlain, Lake George, Landscape, Life long Learning, living history, Living History Event, March 25, Mars Education Center, Programs, special event, Ticonderoga, weapons demonstrations, Winter Event | Comments Off

Calling all GROUPS!

Posted on February 21, 2017 by admin

It’s time to turn the page and experience all that 2017 has to offer. Whether you are planning a school field trip, a group outing, a youth overnight experience, or a scout day trip, Fort Ticonderoga has something to make … Continue reading →

Posted in Collections, Education, Exhibits, Family programs, Horticulture, King's Garden, Landscape, Life Long Learning, Living History & Material Culture, Programs, Public Programs, Scouts, Special Events, Students, Students History, Waterway Tours | Tagged 18th century, Adirondack Bus Tour Experience, Bus Tours, Carillon, education, exhibitions, exhibits, Family Fun, field trips, Fife and Drum Corps, Fort Ticonderoga, French & Indian War, French and Indian War, Garden & Landscape, Group Adventure, Group Destination, Group Tours, historic plants, historic trades, historical destination, history, Horticulture, King's Garden, Lake Champlain, Landscape, Life long Learning, living history, Mount Defiance, museum, Outreach Programs, Programs, School Groups, Scouts, special tour, Teacher Continuing Education, Ticonderoga | 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

Fort Ticonderoga presents Sixth Annual “Material Matters: It’s in the Details” Weekend Seminar

Posted on October 19, 2016 by admin

Fort Ticonderoga will host its Sixth Annual “Material Matters: It’s in the Details” Seminar Saturday November 5 and Sunday November 6. This weekend event focuses on the material culture of the 18th century and is intended for collectors, re-enactors, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Life Long Learning, Living History & Material Culture, Programs, Public Programs, Seminars, Special Events, Students History, Teacher History Workshops | Tagged 18th century, American Revolution, Fort Ticonderoga, history, It's in the Details, Lecture, material culture, Material Matters, Presentations, Seminar, special event, Teacher Continuing Education, Ticonderoga | Comments Off

Fort Ticonderoga Receives Prestigious National Grant

Posted on September 21, 2016 by admin

Fort Ticonderoga has been awarded a prestigious national grant of $147,006 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services: Museums for America for a fifteen-month project to inventory, catalog, assess conservation needs, and re-house thousands of internationally significant collection items. … Continue reading →

Posted in Collections | Tagged 18th century, archaeological collections, Collections, Employment Opportunities, Fort Ticonderoga, Fort Ticonderoga Collections, Grant, Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Grant, Preservation, Preserving History, Ticonderoga | Comments Off

LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 17th-18th RECREATES DARING RAID ON FORT TICONDEROGA

Posted on August 30, 2016 by admin

Join Fort Ticonderoga for an exciting two-day living history weekend Saturday and Sunday, September 17-18, bringing to life the daring 1777 America Raid on the fort! Thrill at the power of 18th-century weaponry as the American soldiers capture the British-held … Continue reading →

Posted in Life Long Learning, Living History & Material Culture, Special Events, Waterway Tours | Tagged 1777, 18th century, American Revolution, Brown's Raid, exhibitions, Family Fun, Fort Ticonderoga, historic trades, Lake Champlain, living history, Living History Event, Mount Defiance, Programs, special event, Ticonderoga | Comments Off

The Lifecycle of an Exhibit, Part I: De-Installation

Posted on July 25, 2016 by admin

There is a certain magic about walking into a new exhibit. A sense of mystery, surprise, and discovery greet you as you turn each corner. Thousands of visitors come to the Fort Ticonderoga’s museum exhibits each year, and many are … Continue reading →

Posted in Collections, Education, Exhibits, Living History & Material Culture | Tagged 18th century, Collections, exhibitions, exhibits, Fort Ticonderoga, Founding Fashion, Life long Learning, Ticonderoga | Comments Off

Regional Students Win Awards at New York State History Day

Posted on April 21, 2016 by admin

Several North Country students won recognition at New York State History Day, held in Cooperstown, New York, on Monday, April 18. Grace Sayward, a homeschool student from the Plattsburgh area, placed second in the Junior Historical Paper category. Alice Cochran, … Continue reading →

Posted in Life Long Learning, National History Day, Programs, Special Events, Students, Students History | Tagged 18th century, American Revolution, Cooperstown, Fort Ticonderoga, History Day, National History Day, New York State History Day, North Country History Day, North Country Students, Rich Strum | Comments Off

Spend the Day at Fort Ticonderoga! 2016 season begins Saturday, May 7

Posted on April 18, 2016 by admin

Experience Fort Ticonderoga on land and water during the 2016 season, beginning on Saturday, May 7. Fort Ticonderoga is a multi-day historic site, museum, and family destination that encourages visitors to build their perfect adventure in America’s most historic landscape. … Continue reading →

Posted in Artworks, Books, Collections, 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, Uncategorized, Volunteer, Waterway Tours | Tagged 1777, 18th century, 1920s Garden interpretation, 2016 season, Canoe rentals, Carillon Boat Cruises, Carpentry Yard, corn maze, Fort Ticonderoga, Gardening: Then and Now, heritage breeds, Heroic Corn Maze New 2016 Design, hiking trails, historic interpretation, historic trades, King's Garden, Last Argument of Kings, Life long Learning, New Exhibit, Opening Day, public tours, Shoemaking, Soldiers' Gardening, tailoring | Comments Off

Bringing Fort Ticonderoga to the Classroom

Posted on March 25, 2016 by admin

At Fort Ticonderoga, education is at the heart of our mission. Every day in the spring and fall, students visit us from around the corner and hours away. Our campus is bustling with inquisitive young minds, and we love the … Continue reading →

Posted in Life Long Learning, Public Programs, Students | Tagged 18th century, A Soldier's Life at Fort Ticonderoga, American Revolution, Classroom, education, Fort Ticonderoga, Outreach | Comments Off