News

Fort Ticonderoga Presents Dramatic Brown’s Raid Battle Reenactment September 14-15, 2019

Fort Ticonderoga will present an exciting two-day battle reenactment highlighting the epic 1777 Brown’s Raid. Now 242 years later, guests will witness this real-life action adventure unfold, as patriot Colonel John Brown leads a surprise attack against British troops garrisoning Fort Ticonderoga on Saturday and Sunday, September 14 and 15, from 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Highlighted programming throughout […]

Fort Ticonderoga’s Heroic Corn Maze is back with a New Design! Offering activities for all ages, plus experience the maze by moonlight

Fort Ticonderoga’s Heroic Maze: A Corn Maze Adventure begins August 10 along with activities for the entire family to enjoy. The six-acre maze is located near the King’s Garden and is back for the 2019 season with an all new design, making it the perfect annual activity. The maze, featuring the design of a naval […]

Experience Fort Ticonderoga at Sunset for an Exclusive After-hour Encounter

Fort Ticonderoga will offer guests an exclusive opportunity to experience the epic history and incredible natural beauty at Fort Ticonderoga during specialty evening programming beginning July 24. Enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise aboard Fort Ticonderoga’s touring boat Carillon to discover why Lake Champlain is one of America’s most historic waterways. Get the scoop on all […]

Fort Ticonderoga Presents NEW Lively Living History Event: The Sound of 1776 Featuring a Dramatic Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Fort Ticonderoga invites you to experience the sights and sounds of the American Army at Ticonderoga during the Sound of 1776 Living History Event on Saturday, July 27. From demonstrations to living history vignettes and music performances, discover how the beats of drums and the sounds of fifes translated orders to nearly 10,000 soldiers that […]

Fort Ticonderoga Unveils New Interactive Website Providing Online Ticketing and Greater Accessibility for Guests

Fort Ticonderoga recently unveiled a new responsive and multi-lingual website, featuring stunning visuals that capture Fort Ticonderoga’s scenic beauty and many programs extending across the historic site’s 2,000-acre landscape and onto the waters of Lake Champlain. The website project was supported, in part, by a grant from New York State’s Division of Tourism/I LOVE NY […]

Epic Battle Brought to Life at Fort Ticonderoga in Spectacular 2-day event, July 20-21

Experience one of Fort Ticonderoga’s signature events, “Montcalm’s Cross,” a two-day battle reenactment, Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21. Featuring hundreds of reenactors, cannons, drums, muskets and more, this is the largest battle reenactment of the year at Fort Ticonderoga. The battle will highlight the epic Battle of Carillon fought between the British and […]

Amtrak Adirondack Customers to Receive Savings Up to 45% Off Train Tickets and Free 2-Day Passes to Fort Ticonderoga!

Families, outdoor lovers, history buffs, and more can explore one of the world’s most historic and scenic sites It’s time to spend less and see more of what New York has to offer. In celebration of the 45th anniversary of the Adirondack train, New York residents and visitors can receive 45 percent off a companion […]

Fort Ticonderoga Announces New Family Programming for 2019 Season

Kid-Friendly Tours and “Voyage to New France: A Family Adventure!” Launches in July Fort Ticonderoga is debuting new opportunities for families visiting in July and August. The new Family Guided Tour will lead families through the fort grounds and provide a kid-friendly overview for all of the exciting things to do during a visit. The […]

Underwater Archaeology on Display in Summer Boat Tours Boat Tours Highlight Dozens of Archaeological Sites

A tour aboard Fort Ticonderoga’s Carillon cruise boat not only provides visitors with breathtaking lake views of commanding mountains and the majestic fort, it also crosses some of the most archaeologically rich waters in North America. This attraction at Fort Ticonderoga, a major cultural destination, museum, and National Historic Landmark located in New York’s 6-million-acre […]

Declare your Independence This Year at Fort Ticonderoga!

See original documents in an exclusive display from the moments after independence was declared, and how citizens of the newly formed nation responded to these formative events. Fort Ticonderoga will celebrate Independence Day with special events and programming during an extended holiday weekend, July 4-7, 2019. Experience the American Revolution on the very ground on […]