Tag Archives: American Revolution
Fort Fever Program to Focus on Lake Champlain Naval History
Fort Ticonderoga’s “Fort Fever Series” begins on Sunday, January 7, at 2:00 p.m. with “Vigilance and Discipline to be Observed through all the Vessels” presented by Nicholas Spadone, Director of Interpretation. Tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased … Continue reading
A Memento of Arnold’s Treason
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
Fourteenth Annual Fort Ticonderoga Seminar on the American Revolution: September 22-24, 2017
Fort Ticonderoga presents the Fourteenth Annual Seminar on the American Revolution September 22-24, 2017. This weekend seminar focuses on the military, political, and social history of the American War for Independence. The Seminar takes place in the Mars Education Center … Continue reading
Fort Ticonderoga presents Sixth Annual “Material Matters: It’s in the Details” Weekend Seminar
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
Thirteenth Annual Fort Ticonderoga Seminar on the American Revolution: September 23-25, 2016
Fort Ticonderoga hosts the Thirteenth Annual Seminar on the American Revolution September 23-25, 2016. This weekend seminar focuses on the military, political, and social history of the American Revolution. The Seminar takes place in the Mars Education Center and is … Continue reading
LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 17th-18th RECREATES DARING RAID ON FORT TICONDEROGA
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
CELEBRATE AMERICA WITH PATRIOTIC MUSIC AT FORT TICONDEROGA’S FIFE & DRUM CORPS MUSTER JULY 30TH
(Ticonderoga, NY) Experience martial music at its best at Fort Ticonderoga on July 30th during the Fife and Drum Corps Muster! From the American Revolution, to modern commemoration, learn about the practical purpose of fifes and … Continue reading
1777 Fall of Ticonderoga Tour: Living History Event
(Ticonderoga, NY) Step into the fight for independence at Fort Ticonderoga’s July 5th 1777 Fall of Ticonderoga Living History Event! Highlighted programming featured throughout the day brings to life the details of the American evacuation of Ticonderoga. Discover how … Continue reading
Regional Students Win Awards at New York State History Day
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
Fort Ticonderoga Partners with the McCormick Center for the Study of the American Revolution at Siena College
Internships Give Transformative Experience to Students Fort Ticonderoga is delighted to announce a new collaboration with the McCormick Center for the Study of the American Revolution at Siena College. Three undergraduates will spend an intensive three-week residential internship at Fort … Continue reading