Fort Ticonderoga Announces Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes and After-Hours Programs for Summer 2026
Fort Ticonderoga has announced an expanded lineup of premium behind-the-scenes, after-hours, and curator-led programs for the summer of 2026 — offering visitors rare access to original collections, historic landscapes, and expert-guided experiences unavailable through general admission. Three new programs join four returning favorites as Fort Ticonderoga leads the nation as a premier destination for America’s […]
In One Month, Fort Ticonderoga Marks 250 Years of American Independence with Signature Reenactment “Return of an Army”
With exactly one month until the 250th anniversary of American liberty, Fort Ticonderoga is preparing to showcase the reality of battlefield struggles and the fragility of the American Revolution in July 1776. Fort Ticonderoga will present the REAL TIME REVOLUTION® Signature Reenactment Event: Return of an Army on July 3-5, 2026. Staff along with reenactors will […]
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 Leads in Numerous National Lists as a Top Destination for America’s 250th Birthday
Americans seeking to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday are finding Fort Ticonderoga on numerous national lists and collections as a best place to visit for the semiquincentennial of the United States of America. Renowned travel media such as Travel + Leisure, Fodor’s Travel, USA Today 10BEST and New York Family have all recently written about Fort Ticonderoga’s […]
Where the Revolution Was Won: Honor the Fallen at Fort Ticonderoga’s Memorial Day Weekend — May 23–24, 2026
America 250 REAL TIME REVOLUTION® brings the Continental Army of 1776 back to life — at the fort that held the line for a new nation 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 […]
Two Months to Independence: Fort Ticonderoga Prepares for Immersive “Return of an Army” Reenactment for America’s 250th
Three-day event on July 3-5 showcases the Northern Continental Army’s return to Fort Ticonderoga to defend against British advance TICONDEROGA, N.Y.—The countdown to the most significant summer in a generation has officially begun. With exactly two months until the 250th anniversary of July 1776, Fort Ticonderoga is readying its gates to open for the REAL TIME […]
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 Celebrates Fall with the Heritage, Harvest, & Horse Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025
Fort Ticonderoga, surrounded by magnificent autumn backdrops of the Adirondacks and Green Mountains, will present the Annual Heritage, Harvest, & Horse Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025. A full day of autumn fun will be set amidst the fall flowers of the King’s Garden, a heritage apple orchard, and the beautiful landscape along Lake Champlain. […]
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 […]