Fort Ticonderoga, a national leader in historic sites, museums and education, today announced 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.”
Dr. Stoltz brings significant academic experience to the role, having most recently served as a Digital Humanities Postdoctoral Researcher at Wesleyan University’s Center for the Study of Guns in Society. His extensive background in public history includes serving as the Director of Leadership Programs for the George Washington Leadership Institute at Mount Vernon and as a Digital Historian for the George Washington Presidential Library.
A recognized scholar of early American military history, Dr. Stoltz is the author of The War of 1812: The Gulf Theater, 1813-1815 (2026) and A Bloodless Victory: The Battle of New Orleans in History and Memory (2017). His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in History from Texas Christian University, and he has previously held teaching positions at the United States Military Academy at West Point.
“Joining Fort Ticonderoga at this juncture in American history is a tremendous honor,” said Dr. Stoltz. “I look forward to working with this talented team to expand our educational outreach and bring the rich, complex stories of our nation’s military history to life for diverse audiences across the country.”
Building upon this momentum, the appointment of Dr. Stoltz coincides with the official launch of the Ticonderoga Institute, a cornerstone of Fort Ticonderoga’s ambitious vision to become a premier center for the study of the early American experience. By integrating cutting-edge digital resources with traditional scholarship, the Institute serves as the engine for Fort Ticonderoga’s expanded on-demand educational footprint. This initiative marks a significant leap in the site’s ability to provide immersive, research-driven curriculum and professional development opportunities, solidifying its role as a vital national resource for civic and military history.
About Fort Ticonderoga:
Welcoming visitors since 1909, Fort Ticonderoga is a major cultural destination, museum, historic site, and center for learning. As a multi-day destination and the premier place to learn more about North America’s military heritage, Fort Ticonderoga engages more than 70,000 visitors each year with an economic impact of more than $16 million annually. Presenting vibrant programs, historic interpretation, boat cruises, tours, demonstrations, and exhibits, Fort Ticonderoga is open for daily visitation May through October and special programs during Winter Quarters, November through April. Fort Ticonderoga is owned by The Fort Ticonderoga Association, a 501c3 non-profit educational organization, and is supported in part through generous donations and with some general operating support made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts. To view Fort Ticonderoga’s electronic press kit, click here.
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