Hailed as the premier living history program in North America, Fort Ticonderoga’s museum staff brings history to life every day! Ticonderoga’s epic history and signature stories are highlighted through innovative story telling on a grand scale, historic trades, daily soldiers’ life programs, thrilling weapon’s demonstrations, and captivating special events.
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Weapons Demonstrations
Musket firing demonstrations daily at 11am; Cannon firing demonstrations daily at 2pm
Thrill at the power of 18th-century weapons and discover the technology and tactics utilized by armies at Ticonderoga as they fought for empire and nation.
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Soldiers' Dinner
See what the soldiers are cooking for their noon day meal! Discover how armies feed their troops and soldiers utilized their own resources to stay healthy.
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Tailoring
Soldiers skilled with needle and thread made far more than just clothing. From napkins and haversacks, to tarps and lock covers for muskets, discover the many necessary things fashioned from cloth and canvas.
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Shoemaking
Join skilled shoemakers as they make and fix soldiers’ shoes. Discover how handwork and mass-production combined to make shoes. Enjoy learning from our skilled shoemakers about the subtle style of men’s shoes and the science of making them fit.
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Maritime Trades
Fleets on Lake Champlain supplied armies at Ticonderoga and protected the strategic waters of Lake Champlain. Learn more about boat building and the science of maritime trades.
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Carpentry
From tree to timber, to beam to building, watch carpentry in action as soldiers use hand tools to recreate structures which were once located at Ticonderoga. See the uncommon skills that were shared among soldiers and allowed armies to build massive fortifications.
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Livestock
Discover how cattle, horses, and sheep were a common part of the military landscape surrounding Fort Ticonderoga. See how soldiers cared for their livestock who provided the heavy hauling power needed for massive armies in garrison and on the move.
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Fifes & Drums
July 14–August 21
Listen to stirring tunes that eased the drudgery of a long march, or the many calls that regulated activity in the fort. Explore how drumbeats, trilling fifes, and songs created an 18th-century world of military music.
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Musket Maintenance
Each shot of black powder fouled and deteriorated muskets unless they were thoroughly cleaned. Watch as hot water, grease, and brick dust keep weapons working lock, stock and barrel!