Every day is a special event at Fort Ticonderoga. Join us for exciting programs daily including tours, musket demonstrations, gallery talks, garden programs, family tours, and more!
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Fort Ticonderoga
Join us for exciting programs daily including tours, musket demonstrations, gallery talks, garden programs, family tours, and more!
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July 2019
Daily Programs
Exciting experiences every day! Fort Ticonderoga flawlessly blends history and natural beauty for all ages to enjoy. NEW! Explore the French Army’s defense against the British invasion which climaxed in the 1758 epic Battle of Carillon. PLUS, it’s fun to explore Ticonderoga’s many other chapters via: new immersive programs, guided tours, weapons firing demonstrations, exhibits both new and steadfast, breathtakingly lovely gardens, narrated boat tours, soldiers’ life programs, accessing the summit of Mount Defiance, the Carillon Battlefield hiking trail, and…
The Gossip Tour of Fort Ticonderoga
Go beyond the battles to get the real story of life at Ticonderoga. From high crimes to petty bickering, serving at Ticonderoga was full of drama. Drunken soldiers, stolen wives, unsolved crimes, and attempted murder were sprinkled through the experiences of the men and women stationed at Ticonderoga from 1755 to 1781. Join Curator Matthew Keagle for a walking tour of this often unglamorous, certainly untold, but very juicy history. This tour involves stairs and moderate walking around Fort Ticonderoga…
Ticonderoga Guns by Night
The flash of musketry and the roar of cannon fire by night will captivate you in this unique tour and demonstration of 18th-century firepower! Prepare to be blown away by a dramatic nighttime demonstration of weapons during this 90-minute tour that you will not see anywhere else! Explore the workings of the firelocks and cannon that armed the many garrisons of Fort Ticonderoga that influenced and shaped the importance of this strategic citadel. Learn how these great guns were used…
Living History Event: The Sound of 1776
Experience the rousing sounds of the Fifes & Drums which hoisted the spirits of an American Army in 1776! Through musical concerts, living history vignettes and weapon demonstrations, discover the story of the Northern Continental Army, which rebuilt itself at Ticonderoga beginning in July 1776. See rebellion transform into a war for independence as the Declaration of Independence officially reached troops digging in to defend Ticonderoga.
Sunset Boat Cruise on Lake Champlain
Enjoy a relaxing summer evening aboard the Carillon tour boat and revel in the region’s scenic beauty. Toast to the King's health with a complimentary cocktail of soldiers' rum punch as you discover Ticonderoga's rich maritime history. Let stories of armed schooners to Prohibition-era rum runners fire your imagination during your trip on Lake Champlain in this 1920s-style vessel. A selection of beer, wine, soft drinks, snacks, and signature cocktails, featuring Stonecutters Spirits are available for purchase!
Beyond Bullets & Blades
How heavy is an original 18th-century musket? How did the design of weapons change over the 18th century? How did the French arms industry invent the modern world? Get the answers to these and more questions with the Curatorial staff of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum in this special behind-the-scenes program. After you receive training in handling artifacts, museum experts will oversee the examination of original weapons from Fort Ticonderoga's collection and explain the systems used to produce the firearms that…
August 2019
Heroic Corn Maze: A Corn Maze Adventure!
Kids of all ages can explore our six-acre corn maze specially designed for Fort Ticonderoga! Getting lost in this life-size puzzle is part of the fun! Use your knowledge of Fort Ticonderoga’s history to guide you through towering corn stalks. The maze is divided into two phases so you can customize your experience.
Summer Gala
Celebrate Fort Ticonderoga’s historic legacy at this gala dinner! Set within the majestic walls of the Fort, enjoy live music, fabulous food, friends and a silent auction all in an elegant setting. Semi-formal summer attire is encouraged. Reservations are required. Click here to learn more about Fort Ticonderoga’s fundraising events.
EWP Fellowship Symposium
Fort Ticonderoga's 2019 Edward W. Pell Graduate Fellows conclude their 10-week fellowships with a symposium in the Mars Education Center Great Room. Each Fellow will provide a 15-20 minute overview of their projects and experience at Fort Ticonderoga.
Summer Social – Shacksbury Pop-Up Bar in the King’s Garden
Shacksbury Cider and Fort Ticonderoga both love heirloom apples and beautiful summer evenings! Enjoy a summer sampler tasting menu of BBQ pulled pork, classic sides, heirloom apple deserts, and of course Shacksbury Cider. Check out the beauty of the King’s Garden as its flowers hit peak bloom and discover the centuries of stories of this historic garden. Get a Pick-Your-Own apple bag and take the tasting tour of our heirloom apple orchard with Vice President of Public History, Stuart Lilie.…