Fort Ticonderoga Announces New Research Fellowship: Thomas Lecaque of Des Moines, Iowa Named Inaugural H. Nicholas Muller III Fellow
Fort Ticonderoga is proud to announce the establishment of a new competitive, short-term research fellowship created in memory of scholar and trustee Dr. H. Nicholas Muller III. The fellowship provides a paid opportunity for advanced graduate students and senior scholars to conduct on-site research using Fort Ticonderoga’s extensive archival and collections resources. This year, the […]
“For Use of the Troops at Ticondaroga”: New York and Connecticut Feed an Army
250 years ago today—July 22, 1775—the colonies were working to feed an army. The garrison at Fort Ticonderoga had grown since its initial occupation by American forces in May. Numbers fluctuated as troops deserted or were discharged and new regiments arrived, but by July 1 there were over 500 men stationed at the fort, and […]
Declare your Independence at Fort Ticonderoga, July 4-6!
Fort Ticonderoga will celebrate Independence Day with special events and programs throughout the holiday weekend, July 4-6, 2025! Experience the early days Revolutionary War where the first Continental Army soldiers fought for liberty. Guests will see the first citizen-soldiers of the American Revolution preparing guns, big and small to defend Ticonderoga and Lake Champlain. Thrill […]
Historic Gift of Spanish Artillery from Yale to Fort Ticonderoga Strengthens Legacy of Preservation and Education Highlighted during National Preservation Month
Fort Ticonderoga is proud to announce the historic gift of four Spanish cannon and two mortars from Yale University Art Gallery, securing these significant pieces in Fort Ticonderoga’s world-renowned artillery collection. The artillery, which has been on long-term loan from Yale since 1943, has been enjoyed by millions of visitors over the past eight decades. […]
Rewatch the Livestream of the 250th Anniversary of the First American Victory of the American Revolution: The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Just weeks after the Battles of Lexington and Concord, a small American force led by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold launched a surprise attack on Fort Ticonderoga. The British garrison surrendered without a fight. The capture gave the Americans much needed artillery, which were transported to Boston by Henry Knox that winter and used to […]
Fort Ticonderoga Awards Trustee Emeritus, Sanford Morhouse with the Henry Knox Award at Recent Major Fundraising Event
Fort Ticonderoga awarded Trustee Emeritus, Sanford Morhouse the 2025 Henry Knox Award. The award was presented at the Ticonderoga Ball held in New York City at The Union League Club on March 21, 2025. The award was given in recognition of Morhouse’s long-standing leadership, generous support, and deep commitment to Fort Ticonderoga’s mission of preservation […]
Fort Ticonderoga Announces “To Render This Place as Tenable as Possible” Living History Event, December 7
Fort Ticonderoga invites history buffs and families alike to step back in time with a special living history event, “To Render This Place as Tenable as Possible,” on December 7th, 2024, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This immersive experience will transport visitors to a pivotal moment in the American Revolution – the winter of […]
Fort Ticonderoga Receives Prestigious Education Grant — Funding supports two one-week Landmarks Workshops for teachers in Summer 2025
Fort Ticonderoga has been awarded a grant of $152,382 from The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to host two one-week Landmarks of American History and Culture Workshops titled The American Revolution: Subjects, Citizens, and Soldiers for educators in the summer of 2025. Fort Ticonderoga was one of fifteen nationwide institutions to receive this grant […]
Fort Ticonderoga Celebrates Family History Month with Ticonderoga Soldiers Project
Fort Ticonderoga celebrates Family History Month this October with the genealogy initiative Ticonderoga Soldiers Project. The project was launched because of a dramatic increase in genealogical interest and inquiries related to soldiers who served at Ticonderoga during the 18th century. The Ticonderoga Soldiers Project is a multi-phase initiative aimed at making it easier for people […]
The Fort Ticonderoga Association Announces the Election of a New Chair of the Board of Trustees
The Fort Ticonderoga Association, the non-profit educational organization which owns and operates the National Historic Landmark Fort Ticonderoga, is pleased to announce that Roy Davis has been elected as the incoming chair of its Board of Trustees. His service as chair will commence on January 1, 2025. He succeeds Sanford Morhouse, who has served as […]