Enjoy an immersive adventure as students of all ages discover North America’s military heritage and gain a deeper understanding of the people, events, and ideals that gave birth to our nation.
Specialty Tours, Programs and Tips for Youth Visits
In addition to special group pricing groups can also take advantage of special offers, including:
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Enlist in the Continental Army
Students will raise their hand in allegiance and enlist in the Continental Army during this immersive “To Act As One United Body” program including musket demonstrations and practice in formation tactics. Tickets are $10 per person and include general admission. Contact the Group Tour Coordinator to plan your visit, (518) 585-1023.
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Learn a Trade
Join Fort Ticonderoga’s talented historic trades staff in “The Artificer’s Apprentice” program for an in-depth active study in trades such as tailoring, carpentry, and shoemaking. The program fee is $10 per student with one free teacher chaperone/parent chaperone for every five students. Additional chaperones pay $14 each. Contact the Group Tour Coordinator to plan your visit, (518) 585-1023.
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Cruise on Lake Champlain
Discounted Rate for Groups
One of the best ways to explore Ticonderoga’s epic history is from the water. Embark on an unforgettable adventure with a guide on board our 60 ft. Carillon Touring Boat. See sonar readings uncovering underwater archaeology and discover how North America’s history was made on Lake Champlain.
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Explore the Heroic Corn Maze
Fall Fun for Everyone
Make your way through our 6-acre seasonal corn maze. Be sure to brush up on history so you can answer history clues to find your way through the twists and turns.
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Purchase Discovery Bags
Make your Fort Ticonderoga adventure complete with a visit to the Museum Store. Plan in advance and purchase specially curated “Discovery” bags featured field trip themes.
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Refuel with Lunch
Discounted boxed lunch options are available from America’s Fort Cafe for your student youth group visit. Ice cream and other Grab & Go options offers great options for students to refuel and continue their Fort Ticonderoga adventure!
General Admission for Youth Groups
Youth groups of any size enjoy a special rate for admission to Fort Ticonderoga including the fort, museum exhibitions, living history and historic trades, weapons demonstrations, the King’s Garden, Mount Defiance, the King’s Garden including heritage breeds animals, the Heroic Corn Maze (seasonal), Carillon Battlefield and hiking trail, the Log House Welcome Center, the Museum Store and America’s Fort Cafe. The rate also includes free parking.
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Take a Field Trip
Your self-guided student adventure begins when you step into the historic fort. Thrill at dramatic weapons demonstrations, explore museum exhibits, and explore historic trades including shoemaking, tailoring, boat building, carpentry and more! Be sure to meet our friendly animals including oxen and chicken located in the King’s Garden. Ask about self-guided activities to enhance your field trip experience!
Additional Youth Group Options
Fort Ticonderoga has even more options available for Youth Groups! Not seeing what you’re looking for? Contact our Group Tour Coordinator today at (518) 585-1023 rwiktorko@fort-ticonderoga.org to customize your trip!
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Spend the Night
Bring your student or scout group to Fort Ticonderoga for an overnight adventure including immersive living history activities and even sleeping in the barracks!
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Visit on Homeschool Day
Friday, September 6th, 2019
Fort Ticonderoga invites homeschooling families to experience a special annual program featuring thrilling weapons demonstrations, historic trades, and other adventures across our 2000-acre historic landscape and in our museum.
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In Classroom Programs
Bring the Fort Ticonderoga experience and our nation’s founding story into the classroom for your students! Programs engage all levels, meet curriculum goals and can be customized to support classroom goals.
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Earn Scout Badges
Earn a unique Discovery Badge by participating in the exciting and immersive program Planting the Tree of Liberty.