Fort Ticonderoga Honors 250th Anniversary of American Independence with Special Exhibit Highlighting Soldier’s Knapsack and Its Powerful Message
For a limited time, July-August 2, Fort Ticonderoga will display one of its most significant objects: Benjamin Warner’s Knapsack. Carried by Revolutionary War soldier Benjamin Warner and handed down to his descendants, the knapsack has survived with a call to future generations to defend America’s hard-won liberty against all threats. The 250-year-old knapsack, made of painted […]
Fort Ticonderoga Preserves Artifacts from the Revolutionary War Vessel Royal Savage in Honor of the 250th Anniversary
In honor of National Preservation Month, Fort Ticonderoga is proud to announce the conservation of seven artifacts recovered from the wreck of the Royal Savage, Benedict Arnold’s flagship over the summer and fall of 1776. The project will help preserve and bring these rare objects back to public view for the first time in decades, […]
Fort Ticonderoga Charges into 2026 Fully Immersed in America’s 250th Anniversary
Offering access to 2000-acres of Historic Adventure, Boat Tours, Breathtaking Gardens, Family Programs, New Exhibits, and More! The Campaign of 1776: May 2-October 25, 2026 Tuesday-Sunday Fort Ticonderoga is a must-see destination, a center of learning, and an interactive, multi-faceted experience. Daily programs bring to life our nation’s founding history and the many signature stories […]
Fort Ticonderoga Receives Two Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership Grants
Fort Ticonderoga, a major cultural destination, museum, and National Historic Landmark located in New York’s 6-million-acre Adirondack Park, has been awarded a 2025 Collections Grant and a 2025 Conservation Grant from the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership to support conservation and enhance our exhibition experience. The Collections Grant supported a new exhibit “The Archaeology of […]
Fort Ticonderoga Features Immersive REAL TIME REVOLUTION® Living History Event November 8th
In honor of Veteran’s Day, this event is free for all active and retired military personnel Join Fort Ticonderoga for a one-day REAL TIME REVOLUTION® living history event on Saturday, November 8th to salute veterans service in the defense of the United States, beginning with the first citizen-soldiers of 1775. Visitors will step into Fort […]
Fort Ticonderoga Presents Annual Homeschool Day on Friday, September 5, 2025!
Engaging hands-on programming commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution Fort Ticonderoga will host Homeschool Day on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 9:30am-5:00pm. Homeschool students and their parents will participate in immersive programs, visit museum exhibitions, and explore the historic site, including the King’s Garden, Carillon Battlefield Hiking Trail, and the Heroic Corn Maze. […]
Fort Ticonderoga Welcomes Fall with Exciting Programming!
From the shores of Lake Champlain to the heights of Mount Defiance, Fort Ticonderoga offers picturesque views around every corner and family-friendly activities this fall that capture the essence of the season. Ticonderoga’s defining history and signature stories are highlighted through innovative story telling on a grand scale, historic trades, daily soldiers’ life programs, enriching […]
Fort Ticonderoga Presents A NEW REAL TIME REVOLUTION™ Signature Reenactment Event “Onward to Canada”
Discover America’s Revolutionary War effort to drive the British from Canada TICONDEROGA, N.Y. – As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Fort Ticonderoga invites you to step directly into history with its groundbreaking REAL TIME REVOLUTION™, an immersive historical experience. During the dramatic 2-day reenactment event August 30-31, witness an unparalleled glimpse into […]
“Confusion Reigns”: Philip Schuyler Wakes Up Ticonderoga’s Garrison
General Philip Schuyler arrived at Fort Ticonderoga on July 18, 1775, charged by the Continental Congress with leading an expedition from Ticonderoga to Quebec. This was likely Schuyler’s first sight of the fort that had been a key to operations in the region for twenty years. His first impressions were harsh, but the fault lay […]
Fort Ticonderoga Continues Thrilling Summer Experiences for all Ages!
Fort Ticonderoga, the iconic historic site nestled between the heights of Mount Defiance and the serene shores of Lake Champlain, offers an unparalleled lineup of NEW and enhanced programs for summer 2025. Designed to captivate visitors of all ages, these experiences bring America’s epic history to life like never before, ensuring lifelong memories of historic […]