Fort Ticonderoga

Join Fort Ticonderoga this Memorial Day weekend, May 23-24, to remember the service of the men and women of the armed forces of the United States who gave their all on the very grounds where so many American soldiers fought and sacrificed.

Join the Fifes & Drums of Fort Ticonderoga for a special commemorative ceremony on Sunday. Experience service for Continental Army soldiers in May 1776, from their weapons to their rations, and learn about what they believed would come from their sacrifice in the name of liberty. All day long, watch as these Continental soldiers ply their civilian trades and help support the American defense along Lake Champlain.

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Henry Knox`s legendary winter trek hauling cannon from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston is one of the most remarkable feats of the American Revolution, but what happened to those guns after the British evacuated?

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Fort Ticonderoga is earning national recognition as one of the MUST-VISIT destinations for America`s 250th. Featured by major outlets including Travel + Leisure, Fodor’s Travel, USA Today 10BEST, Smithsonian Magazine, and The New York Times, Fort Ticonderoga’s groundbreaking REAL TIME REVOLUTION® brings visitors into the unfolding drama of America’s fight for independence.

Walk in the footsteps of Ethan Allen, Benedict Arnold, Henry Knox, and Benjamin Franklin, and experience the victories, sacrifices, and turning points that shaped a nation — all on the very ground where history happened.
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This Memorial Day, Fort Ticonderoga invites visitors to do more than remember — to truly understand what was sacrificed. As part of the America 250 commemoration and Fort Ticonderoga’s groundbreaking REAL TIME REVOLUTION®, visitors will step inside the Continental Army of May 1776 — experiencing their weapons, rations, music, and daily struggle — and witness firsthand what those soldiers believed they were fighting and dying for. Living history programs and immersive demonstrations run throughout Saturday and Sunday, May 23–24, 2026, 9:30am–5pm.

In May 1776, dozens of patriots who had seized Fort Ticonderoga the year before became thousands — an army trying to hold the line for liberty that was far from won. This Memorial Day, we want visitors to feel the weight of that moment: the muskets, the cannon, the music, the labor, and the extraordinary belief that what they were doing mattered. That is what we owe them.

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Fort Ticonderoga is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Joseph Stoltz as Senior Director of Education. An accomplished historian and educator, Dr. Stoltz joins the leadership team during a transformative era for the historic site as it expands its national reach during 250th-anniversary commemorations.

In this role, Dr. Stoltz will lead a growing department dedicated to creating innovative and engaging content for students, educators, multi-generational audiences, and lifelong learners. He will leverage Fort Ticonderoga’s unparalleled resources—including its extensive museum collection, defining history, and highly acclaimed interpretive programs—to direct an expanded education department engaging learners of all ages.

"Dr. Stoltz is an exceptional addition to our leadership team, bringing a deep mastery of military history and a career defined by rich academic and public history experience," said Beth L. Hill, President and CEO of Fort Ticonderoga. "We have already expanded our affiliate K-12 school reach to more than 1,400 schools across all 50 states. Under Dr. Stoltz’s leadership, we are committed to reaching more than 10,000 schools over the next few years, ensuring that the history of our nation’s founding is accessible to every classroom in America."

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250 years ago today—May 10, 1776—most of the 4th Pennsylvania Battalion was finally fully armed, clothed, and in the field. Five of the companies were serving on Long Island, strengthening the area’s defenses; the other three were on their way north to reinforce the struggling American army in Canada. The battalion’s quartermaster John Harper was still back home in Chester County, PA, though, and he had more work to do before joining them in the field.

Before the war, the roughly 40-year-old Harper had spent his life in Chester County, where he worked as a farmer, a tailor, and keeper of a public house. At the start of 1776 he added “quartermaster” to his list of job titles. As quartermaster, he coordinated the outfitting of the new battalion, receiving and distributing clothing and other military supplies. As companies became ready to march, Harper was also involved in coordinating their travel.

On May 10, 1775, Harper paid 27 pounds, 13 shillings, 5 pence to Aaron Ashbridge Jr. “for Transporting two companeyes to Trentown”, as well as renting barracks in Trenton, NJ. Ashbridge was a “waterman” in Chester County, so his work likely involved transporting the companies by water up the Delaware River. Travel by waterways was often quicker and more efficient than relying on eighteenth-century roads.

Interestingly, while Ashbridge was willing to accept work transporting the Continental Army in early 1776, his loyalties shifted as the war went on. In July 1778, his name was included on a list of Pennsylvanians “who it is said have joined the Armies of the Enemy” and were called to stand trial for treason. He was later proclaimed a traitor, although a 1783 list records him as “discharged”. Harper, on the other hand, stayed loyal to the Continental Congress. By late May he left Pennsylvania at last en route to join his battalion, and he served in the Continental Army as ensign, lieutenant, adjutant, and quartermaster until 1783.

Learn about this receipt (object ID 1994.62.11) on the Ticonderoga Online Collections database: https://fortticonderoga.catalogaccess.com/archives/29894