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Experience the Flash of Guns by Night at Fort Ticonderoga: Exciting Evening Program Returns for the 2015 Season
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
Flag Day
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
Fort Ticonderoga’s Curator Matthew Keagle Presents Research in Brussels, Belgium
(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
Go Beneath Fortress Walls at Fort Ticonderoga: Exciting New Tour Guides Visitors underneath the stone walls of Fort Ticonderoga
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
Registration Now Open for Annual Fort Ticonderoga Seminar on the American Revolution
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
Discover Sunsets and Secrets at Fort Ticonderoga: Exciting New Tour Guides Visitors Through One of America’s Most Historic Houses
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
Enlist in the Continental Army at Fort Ticonderoga: New Family-Friendly Program Immerses Visitors in the Life of Revolutionary War Soldiers
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
Fort Ticonderoga Outreach Programs Have Big Impact on Regional Schools
Thanks to generous support from several foundations, Fort Ticonderoga served over 850 students in classrooms throughout the Adirondacks and in western Vermont during the current school year. The “Soldier’s Life at Fort Ticonderoga” program made up the majority of … Continue reading
Top 8 Outdoor Activities to Embark On During Your Visit
When you visit Fort Ticonderoga, you are immersing yourself in a place where America made history. Between the fort, the exhibits, and the gardens, you are able to become a part of multiple layers of history. And for you outdoor … Continue reading
Celebrate the Scot in You! Fort Ticonderoga Presents Lively Scots Day Event June 13
Fort Ticonderoga will present the Eighth Annual Scots Day on Saturday, June 13. The commemoration of Scottish heritage and culture, as well as their significant contributions to 18th-century North American history runs from 9:30 am to 5 pm. Tour … Continue reading