Tag Archives: Winter Quarters at Fort Ticonderoga

Largest and Best Stall Fed Cattle

Posted on March 22, 2018 by admin

When we go shopping online today, we take for granted a whole network of planes, trains, and automobiles that can deliver whatever we order fast. Such convenience would have been miraculous in the early months of 1776. Colonel Benedict Arnold … Continue reading →

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Ordered to Join the Northern Army in Canada Living History Event at Fort Ticonderoga March 24

Posted on March 7, 2018 by admin

Join Fort Ticonderoga for a one-day living history event Saturday, March 24, 2018 to meet new recruits and veteran troops from New York as they prepare to join the ongoing Continental Army campaign against Canada in the spring of 1776. … Continue reading →

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Love and Friendship in Peace and War

Posted on February 13, 2018 by admin

Let us begin with a heart . The image of a heart is a common symbol of love and affection. Modern connotations of love are by no means implied by its use in 18th century artifacts, where hearts can be … Continue reading →

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Flags for the Forts

Posted on January 11, 2018 by admin

On November 30, 1776 Ebenezer Stevens, Major of the artillery stationed at Ticonderoga, prepared a return of “Ordnance and Ordnance Stores” wanted by the Northern department. Amongst his requests were two flags or “standards” for the twin citadels of Ticonderoga … Continue reading →

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Fort Fever Program to Focus on Lake Champlain Naval History

Posted on December 20, 2017 by admin

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 →

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2018 Fort Fever Series Schedule at Fort Ticonderoga Announced

Posted on December 4, 2017 by admin

Fort Ticonderoga’s “Fort Fever Series” will begin in January and run through April 2018. The lecture series will be held on Sunday afternoons at 2:00 pm in the Mars Education Center. Tickets are $12.00 per person and can be purchased … Continue reading →

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The Noble Train Begins: Living History Event on December 9, 2017

Posted on November 20, 2017 by admin

Join Fort Ticonderoga on December 9, 2017 to relive Henry Knox’s epic feat as he prepared to move massive cannon from Ticonderoga to Boston to force the British evacuation in 1776. Watch as soldiers work as carpenters to maintain Ticonderoga. … Continue reading →

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Experience Fort Ticonderoga during Winter Quarters: November 2017 – April 2018

Posted on November 13, 2017 by admin

Fort Ticonderoga is launching a new schedule of programs during its Winter Quarters season. From November through April, visitors will be immersed in a more intimate experience at Fort Ticonderoga. From exciting living history events, insightful seminars, specialty programs, and … Continue reading →

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