Just weeks after the Battles of Lexington an
d 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 drive the British out of the city in 1776.
During the vignette, watch as Ethan Allen, Benedict Arnold, and the Green Mountain Boys rush out of the night with patriotic shouts and the war cry of “No Quarter!” See this remote British garrison surprised, asleep with their families in the quarters. Listen as British officers try to buy time and attempt to negotiate a peaceful surrender with the famous and infamous Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen. *Livestreaming began at 8pm, fast forward to 46:00 to begin the vignette with a performance by the Fort Ticonderoga Fife & Drum.
Immerse yourself in the events leading up to May 10, 1775, with our REAL TIME REVOLUTION™ playlist on YouTube. Experience the historic drama through high definition 4K videos, including The Race to Ticonderoga and The Expedition to Ticonderoga, which bring to life the daring strategies of Ethan Allen, Benedict Arnold, and the Green Mountain Boys. This curated series offers a vivid portrayal of the moments that set the stage for America’s first offensive victory.
🎥 Dive into history now: REAL TIME REVOLUTION™ Playlist
🎥 Understand the Capture with Dr. Matthew Keagle, Fort Ticonderoga Curator
🎥 youtube.com/@FortTiconderogaNY
“No Quarter!” served as the first signature reenactment that Fort Ticonderoga will be hosting as part of REAL TIME REVOLUTION™. This multi-year initiative through 2027 will bring to life the people and events that defined the fight for independence, coinciding with the nation’s 250th anniversary commemoration. Additional 2025 signature events include:
- Benedict Arnold’s Command | June 21-22: Explore Fort Ticonderoga under Benedict Arnold’s command, examining his leadership and the political complexities that led to his resignation.
- Onward to Canada | August 30-31: Witness the first muster of the Northern Continental Army and Fort Ticonderoga’s role as a vital supply and naval base.
- Noble Train Begins | December 6: Recreate the arrival of Henry Knox and the beginning of the legendary transport of cannons to Boston, Massachusetts.