Three Wars, Three Armies, One Legacy
Perhaps the most impressive survivor of Henry Knox’s “Noble Train of Artillery” is this enormous iron mortar. Knox’s expedition was just one part of its fascinating history. Originally designated as a 12-pouce mortar (pouce is the French equivalent of the inch), it was cast in France and shipped to Canada during the French and Indian […]
Relive Henry Knox’s Epic Feat During The Noble Train Event on December 7
A featured one-day exhibit displays a collection of rare books Henry Knox recommended to John Adams about the art of war Fort Ticonderoga will present a one-day living history event on December 7 to highlight Henry Knox’s epic feat as he prepared to move massive cannon from Ticonderoga to Boston to force the British evacuation […]
Fort Ticonderoga’s Art Collection and Students
The other day I had the opportunity to work with a group of students from Richmond Elementary School in Richmond, Vermont. These third and fourth graders came to Fort Ticonderoga to take part in our “The Artist’s Eye: Geography, History, and Art” school program that uses works of art in “The Art of War” exhibit. […]
The Next Generation of Museum Professionals
Over the past three summers, Fort Ticonderoga has provided twelve Graduate Fellowships to students from across the country. The Edward W. Pell Graduate Fellowships provide aspiring museum professionals an opportunity to work with our staff and our world-class collections. The two-month fellowships provide students with a wide range of experiences as well as the chance […]
Fort Ticonderoga Announces Annual Heroic Corn Maze & New Family Programming
July 2021 — Even though summer is coming to an end, at Fort Ticonderoga, we’re just getting started! This month, Fort Ticonderoga will offer a new Family Guided Tour to lead families through the grounds and provide a kid-friendly overview of all the exciting things to do— including a brand-new scavenger hunt: In His Majesty’s […]
Fort Ticonderoga Introduces New Resources through Center for Digital History Featuring college-level “Micro-Courses” led by Curator Dr. Matthew Keagle
Fort Ticonderoga’s latest initiative continues to deliver award-winning educational programs and resources through the museum’s Center for Digital History. The courses can be found here: http://www.fortticonderoga.org/learn-and-explore/educators/micro-courses/. New college-level “Micro-Course” videos taught by Fort Ticonderoga Curator Dr. Matthew Keagle are now available for free online streaming. These Micro-Courses were developed based on a national survey conducted […]
Two-Day Visit
Wish you had more time at Fort Ticonderoga than just one day? Attending a special event weekend? Purchase a two-day ticket or join our membership program to have greater access to all the Fort Ticonderoga has to offer! Download Sitemap The First Full Day Begin your Fort Ticonderoga adventure taking a boat cruise on Lake […]
Benedict Arnold, Independence, & Independent Companies
Both famous and infamous, Benedict Arnold first made his name leading the Green Mountain Boys through the gates of Ticonderogaalong side Ethan Allen. That is easy enough to picture, but it begs the question, “What was he wearing in the early hours of May 10 1775?” Most New England militia units were un-uniformed in the […]
National Trust for Historic Preservation Awards Fort Ticonderoga A Preservation Grant
Fort Ticonderoga is proud to announce that is has been awarded a $10,000 grant by the National Trust for Historic Preservation from the Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation, which will support the first formal assessment of Fort Ticonderoga’s Log House as a historic structure. The Log House is considered to be one of the […]
New Perspectives on the Last Argument of Kings: A Ticonderoga Seminar on 18th-Century Artillery, August 5-6, 2017
Fort Ticonderoga presents “New Perspectives on the Last Argument of Kings: A Ticonderoga Seminar on 18th-Century Artillery,” August 5-6, 2017, in the Mars Education Center. This special weekend symposium features visiting scholars and members of the Ticonderoga Curatorial and Interpretation Departments exploring the various aspects of 18th-century artillery in the Atlantic World. This special symposium […]