REAL TIME REVOLUTION™ 3-Day Reenactment: No Quarter!

“No Quarter!,” a series of once-in-a-lifetime historic reenactments and events running from May 9-11, will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the pivotal capture of Fort Ticonderoga. At the very locations where events unfolded, a three-day immersive experience will transport visitors back to dawn of the American Revolution and our nation’s first victory.

“Visitors will step into the final days of the British garrison during ‘No Quarter!’, encountering soldiers and their families unaware of the conflict brewing,” said Beth L. Hill, Fort Ticonderoga President & CEO. “The dramatic nighttime capture set the stage for the American offensive in the fight for independence.”

“No Quarter!” will begin on May 9 and continue through May 11 with a real-time march and recreation, with reenactors tracing the journey of the Green Mountain Boys from Vermont to Fort Ticonderoga. Planned stops for educational outreach in Sudbury, Orwell and Shoreham, Vermont will offer insights into the Green Mountain Boys’ organization, supply train and charismatic leaders who spearheaded the operation.

On Saturday evening, an exclusive, limited-capacity program will detail the actual capture of Fort Ticonderoga, from the Green Mountain Boys storming the fort to the legendary Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold negotiating with British officers for control of the garrison.

“No Quarter!” event highlights will include:

• Green Mountain Boys March | May 9-10: Follow the historic route through Vermont, with educational stops in Sudbury, Orwell and Shoreham:
  • Friday May 9, 9-11 a.m. – The Green Mountain Boys March from Sudbury
    After camping overnight on Sudbury’s historic town green, the Green Mountain Boys will break camp and prepare to march once more. See these New England patriots quickly cook a hearty breakfast, saddle up their horses, and step off on their way to capture Fort Ticonderoga.
  • Friday May 9, 1- 5 p.m. – The 250^th of the Green Mountain Boys in Orwell
    250 years to-the-day, the Green Mountain Boys will march through Orwell, Vermont! Discover the route of the last day’s march of the Green Mountain Boys, from Castletown to Lake Champlain. Students at Orwell Village School will learn about a day in the life of the Green Mountain Boys, through hands-on exploration of reproductions of the clothing, equipment and personal items carried by these patriots. All are invited to see the pack horses and provisions that supplied the Green Mountain Boys and learn about how the colony of Connecticut employed them for the secret mission to secure Fort Ticonderoga.
  • Saturday May 10, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. – The Green Mountain Boys March into Shoreham
    See the Green Mountain Boys, as they marched through Shoreham, Vermont, on their way to capture Fort Ticonderoga in 1775! Meet colorful characters, like Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen. See the train of packhorses that rode with the Green Mountain Boys, bringing the supplies for their expedition. Beginning at 10:30 a.m. Learn more about the foods that provisioned the Green Mountain Boys and how they cooked them in the brief pauses along their march. At an 11:30 Musket Demonstration, explore the arms and accoutrements carried by Green Mountain Boys. At 1:00 p.m. watch as the Green Mountain Boys resume their march to Lake Champlain and the capture of Fort Ticonderoga.
• Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps Performance | Saturday, May 10, 1 p.m.: Experience the stirring sounds of the United States Army’s official ceremonial unit, renowned for their precision drills and authentic 18th-century music. *TENTATIVE*
• Exclusive Limited-Capacity Event: The Evening Capture of Fort Ticonderoga | Saturday, May 10, 7:30 p.m.: Witness the dramatic nighttime assault as the Green Mountain Boys storm the fort, recreating the surprise capture. Observe the tense negotiations between British officers and the legendary Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold. SOLD OUT!
• Vermont Air National Guard Flyover | Sunday, May 11, 1 p.m.: The modern-day Green Mountain Boys from the Vermont Air National Guard will honor their predecessors with a two-ship F-35 Lightning II flyover, providing a powerful tribute to this historic event. As with all aerial operations, this flyover may be impacted by weather, mission or other conditions.
• BETA Aviation Flyover | Sunday, May 11, 2 p.m.: An aerial honor guard from BETA Aviation will celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Green Mountain Boys capture of Fort Ticonderoga with a spectacular formation flyover. Watch the past, present, and future of Vermont aircraft as they cruise over the site of heroism and triumph on May 10, 1775. As with all aerial operations, this flyover may be impacted by weather, mission or other conditions.
• Follow “No Quarter!” Virtually: Connect with the action through Fort Ticonderoga’s Facebook page on May 9 and 10, featuring live updates on the Green Mountain Boys’ march and insights into the historical figures and routes involved.