Fort Ticonderoga Brings to Life one of America’s Best-known Stories of the Revolution
Fort Ticonderoga will present an exciting one-day living history event on December 16, 2023 which will bring to life Henry Knox’s epic feat as he prepared to move massive cannon from Ticonderoga to Boston to force the British evacuation of 1776. Stand inside Fort Ticonderoga on the very spot where Henry Knox began his Noble […]
Fort Ticonderoga Launches New Season of Exciting Programs
Winter Quarters programs offers unique visitor experiences including lively living history events, engaging seminars, and specialized group visits Fort Ticonderoga is launching a new schedule of programs during its Winter Quarters season. From November through April, visitors will be immersed in exciting living history events, engaging seminars, specialty programs, behind-the-scenes VIP Tours, and hands-on workshops. Guests […]
Fort Ticonderoga Presents Homeschool Day on Friday, September 8, 2023
Fort Ticonderoga will host Homeschool Day for homeschool students and their parents on Friday, September 8, 2023 from 10 am-5:00 pm. Visitors will participate in interactive and immersive programs, visit museum exhibitions, and explore the historic site, including the King’s Garden, Carillon Battlefield Hiking Trail, and the Heroic Corn Maze. Embark on a 75-minute scenic […]
Fort Ticonderoga Celebrates Fall with Heritage, Harvest, & Horse Festival on Saturday, September 30th
One of the top regional festivals for a weekend family outing or getaway! Fort Ticonderoga, surrounded by magnificent autumn backdrops of the Adirondacks and Green Mountains, will present the Annual Heritage, Harvest, & Horse Festival on Saturday, September 30, 2023. A full day of autumn fun will be set amidst the fall flowers of King’s […]
Rare Object on Display at Fort Ticonderoga Commemorating the Bennington Battle Anniversary and a Heroic Veteran
A musket carried by New Hampshire militiaman Simeon Hix in the Battle of Bennington on the August 16, 1777 is currently on display at Fort Ticonderoga, on generous loan from Brigadier General Richard Valente (retired) of Warren, Rhode Island and Putnam, New York. The Fort Ticonderoga Museum is proud to display this physical connection Battle […]
Fort Ticonderoga Presents NEW Exciting Family Programming in August!
The 6-acre Heroic Corn Maze opens July 29th and features a new design for 2023 From the shores of Lake Champlain to the heights of Mount Defiance, Fort Ticonderoga continues to offer new opportunities and family fun this summer! Ticonderoga’s epic history and signature stories are highlighted through innovative story telling on a grand scale, […]
Fort Ticonderoga Presents Lively “Sound of 1776” Living History Event Featuring Performances by the Fifes and Drums
Fort Ticonderoga invites you to experience the sights and sounds of the American Army at Ticonderoga during the Sound of 1776 Living History Event August 5-6. From historic trades and weapons demonstrations to living history vignettes and music performances, discover how the beats of drums and the sounds of fifes translated orders to nearly 10,000 […]
Enhance your Fort Ticonderoga Experience with NEW Premium Programs this Summer!
Fort Ticonderoga recently announced a new schedule of premium programs and tours this summer. Visitors will have the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes, tour the fort before and after hours, and delve deep into Ticonderoga’s epic history and natural beauty. A NEW experience ARMING THE REDCOATS allows visitors to go beyond the exhibit cases with Fort […]
Fort Ticonderoga Presents Defiance & Independence Epic Two-Day Battle Reenactment July 22 & 23
Experience one of Fort Ticonderoga’s signature events Defiance & Independence a two-day battle re-enactment on Saturday July 22 and Sunday July 23. Featuring more than 300 historical reenactors, this is the largest battle reenactment of the year at Fort Ticonderoga. The battle will highlight the 1777 siege of Ticonderoga, when the British Army attempted to […]
Fort Ticonderoga Announces Exciting New Programs and Signature Events this July!
Fort Ticonderoga is debuting new opportunities this summer! Ticonderoga’s epic history and signature stories are highlighted through innovative story telling on a grand scale, historic trades, daily soldiers’ life programs, Fife & Drum performances, family activities, thrilling weapons demos, endless outdoor activities, captivating special events, and premium exclusive experiences. A new Family Guided Tour provides […]