Tag Archives: Fort Ticonderoga

Fort Ticonderoga Unveils Two New Exhibitions on July 1

Posted on June 24, 2015 by admin

Fort Ticonderoga unveils its two newest exhibitions on July 1, 2015. Object Lessons: Perspectives on Material Culture and Diorama-rama: History in Miniature incorporate new interactive components, fun for the whole family. The exhibits are included in a Fort Ticonderoga general … Continue reading →

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Make History with Your Dad on Father’s Day at Fort Ticonderoga

Posted on June 19, 2015 by admin

It’s that time of year when we celebrate how great every Dad is and how much they mean to us. There are a number of traditional and typical gifts that a majority of Dads will receive throughout the years; socks, … Continue reading →

Posted in Exhibits, Family programs, Life Long Learning, Programs, Special Events | Tagged Canoe rentals, Family Programs, Father's Day, Fort Ticonderoga, Lake Champlain, Lake George, Lakeside Dining, museum exhibitions, Things to Do in Lake George, Things to Do in the Adirondacks, Ticonderoga, Weapons Collections | Comments Off

Celebrate Independence at Fort Ticonderoga! Special Living History Event July 3-5 Highlights America’s Greatest Triumph in 1776

Posted on June 16, 2015 by admin

Join Fort Ticonderoga for a three-day celebration this Independence Day weekend to commemorate America’s greatest triumph in 1776. Walk in the marching steps of newly formed Continental soldiers at Fort Ticonderoga in 1776 as historic interpreters demonstrate weapons of … Continue reading →

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Experience the Flash of Guns by Night at Fort Ticonderoga: Exciting Evening Program Returns for the 2015 Season

Posted on June 16, 2015 by admin

Join Fort Ticonderoga for the return of its exciting evening program presented on Thursday evenings at 8:00 pm in July and August. This unique 90-minute tour and demonstration of 18th-century guns is your chance to experience the flash of … Continue reading →

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Flag Day

Posted on June 15, 2015 by admin

Today, June 14th, is Flag Day. On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed a resolution “That the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue … Continue reading →

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Fort Ticonderoga’s Curator Matthew Keagle Presents Research in Brussels, Belgium

Posted on June 10, 2015 by admin

(Ticonderoga NY) Fort Ticonderoga’s Curator Matthew Keagle will be presenting at a conference today, hosted by the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History in Brussels, Belgium. The conference, “From Battlefield to Drawing Room: Textile and … Continue reading →

Posted in Collections, Exhibits, Life Long Learning, Special Events | Tagged Belgium, Curator of Collections, Fort Ticonderoga, From Battlefield to Drawing Room: Textile and (Military) Fashion around 1815, Matthew Keagle, Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History | Comments Off

Go Beneath Fortress Walls at Fort Ticonderoga: Exciting New Tour Guides Visitors underneath the stone walls of Fort Ticonderoga

Posted on June 9, 2015 by admin

Join Fort Ticonderoga’s Curator of Collections, Matthew Keagle, for a unique opportunity to go underneath the stone walls of Fort Ticonderoga, off limits to the general public. Experience an in-depth exploration of Fort Ticonderoga’s hidden past to see remarkably … Continue reading →

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Registration Now Open for Annual Fort Ticonderoga Seminar on the American Revolution

Posted on June 8, 2015 by admin

Registration is now open for the Twelfth Annual Fort Ticonderoga Seminar on the American Revolution September 25-27, 2015. This annual seminar focuses on the military, political, and social history of the War for American Independence (1775-1783), bringing together a … Continue reading →

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Discover Sunsets and Secrets at Fort Ticonderoga: Exciting New Tour Guides Visitors Through One of America’s Most Historic Houses

Posted on June 4, 2015 by admin

Join Fort Ticonderoga’s Curator of Collections for a rare look inside the building where the preservation of Fort Ticonderoga began. Step inside the Pavilion, currently closed to the general public, to learn about the men and women who saved Ticonderoga … Continue reading →

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Enlist in the Continental Army at Fort Ticonderoga: New Family-Friendly Program Immerses Visitors in the Life of Revolutionary War Soldiers

Posted on June 4, 2015 by admin

Join Fort Ticonderoga for a new and exciting evening program presented on Tuesday evenings in July and August. To Act as One United Body is your chance to enlist in the Continental Army. Your whole family can join together as … Continue reading →

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