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 […]
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 […]
Declare your Independence at Fort Ticonderoga, July 1-4!
Experience the American Revolution on the very ground on which the fight for liberty occurred Fort Ticonderoga will celebrate Independence Day with special events and programs throughout the holiday weekend, July 1-4, 2023. Experience the Revolutionary War on the very ground where Continental Army soldiers fought for liberty. Guests will see first-hand the struggle for […]
Fort Ticonderoga Celebrates National Garden Week with the Return of the Popular King’s Garden Plant Sale on June 10
As part of National Garden Week June 4-10, and back by popular demand, mark your calendars for the return of the King’s Garden Plant Sale on June 10 from 10am-4pm! Help Fort Ticonderoga with the historic garden’s stewardship and take home your very own living legacy from the walled King’s Garden. Visitors have the option […]
Fort Ticonderoga Celebrates National Maritime Day with Hands-on Trades Programs and Narrated Boat Cruises
Maritime Trades available daily Tuesday-Sunday, Carillon Boat Tours starting May 26, 2023 Fort Ticonderoga celebrates National Maritime Day, May 22, engaging generations with the naval legacy of the network of historic rivers and lakes that connected Ticonderoga to the world. Visitors can experience the waters of Lake Champlain on board the classic 1920s-styled tour boat, […]
Carillon Boat Cruise Highlights Discoveries of What Lies Beneath Lake Champlain
Tours operate Tuesday-Sunday starting May 26, 2023 and highlight dozens of archaeological sites The Carillon will return to Fort Ticonderoga with boat tours beginning on May 26th. The 75-minute narrated boat cruises cover some of the most archaeologically rich waters in North America while surrounded by breathtaking lake views, commanding mountains and the majestic fort. […]
Fort Ticonderoga Opens for 2023 Season on May 6th!
Experience the blend of history and natural beauty like nowhere else when you visit Fort Ticonderoga! Explore 2000-acres of America’s most historic landscape, located on the shores of Lake Champlain, nestled between New York’s Adirondack & Vermont’s Green Mountains. Create lasting memories as you embark on an unforgettable adventure that spans centuries, defined a continent, […]
Fort Ticonderoga Receives Funding to Enhance Visitor Experience for All — Funding made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)
(Ticonderoga, NY) Fort Ticonderoga, a major cultural destination, museum, and National Historic Landmark, has been awarded a $10,000 Regrowth and Capacity Grant from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). The grant funds will provide support to Fort Ticonderoga to broaden visitor accessibility both digitally as well as on-site with increased and improved […]
Lively Winter Quarters Living History Event at Fort Ticonderoga features the myriad of intense military preparations afoot in March 1777
The Bridge to 1777 living history event on Saturday, March 4, 2023 Experience Fort Ticonderoga in the beauty of winter during the next Winter Quarters living history event The Bridge to 1777 on Saturday, March 4, 2023. The event will bring to life the story of American soldiers at Ticonderoga in March 1777, as they […]