The Adirondacks
Fort Ticonderoga sits in an ideal location to launch your Adirondack vacation and beyond! Situated at the northern part of Lake George and in the southern portion of the Adirondack Park and in close proximity to Vermont, several wonderful and diverse experiences await you nearby and just a short drive away! The Town of Ticonderoga […]
Grow a Salad Quilt
It’s a real treat to make a trip to the garden with basket in hand to pick fresh greens for a salad. I like to pick enough for just a day or two at a time so the greens are as crisp as possible. Are you planning to grow vegetables this season? Here’s an idea from the King’s Garden that […]
Children’s Garden Design: The Sunflower House
Common name: Sunflower Botanical name: Helianthus annuus Family: Asteraceae Plant type: Herbaceous annual Blooms: Late summer to autumn The sunflower is native to the Americas. There is evidence that it was grown domestically as early as 2600 B.C. in Mexico. The large flower heads consist of showy outer ray flowers and fertile disc flowers that mature into […]
The Annual King’s Garden Party
Don’t miss the must-attend event of the summer! Spirited best-of-competition, Exclusive Experiences Auction, and Silent Auction action! Details and tickets coming soon! The Garden Party will be our one summer fundraising event. For more information, call 518-585-2821 or email [email protected]
Beautiful Brassicas
Brassica refers to a genus of plants in the mustard family, sometimes refered to as cole crops or cruciferous vegetables. A few examples are cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale and broccoli. These crops are important sources of vitamin C, fiber, and other micronutrients that support good heatlth. The military gardens at Fort Ticonderoga in the 18th century included generous […]
Places To Stay
From the natural splendor and panoramic Adirondack vistas to the majestic waters of Lake George, the Lake George/Adirondack Region is known as a destination for families and couples offering the best of all worlds. Explore the outdoors by hiking the mountains, or rent a boat to discover the beauty of Lake George. Learn the epic […]
Places To Eat
The history of Lake George is integral to the Adirondack region. How lovely is the location? Take it from the famed Thomas Jefferson, who penned a letter to his daughter in May, 1791, including this description: “Lake George is without comparison, the most beautiful water I ever saw; formed by a contour of mountains into […]
Family Activities
Outdoor activities for families are abundant in and around Lake George at the foothills of the majestic Adirondacks. Located at the base of the Adirondacks, Lake George is nicknamed the “Queen of American Lakes,” for its picturesque beauty. Towns such as Ticonderoga, Hague, Lake Placid and the Village of Lake George, are quintessential vacation spots, […]
Fort Ticonderoga Museum Acquires Rare Journal Manuscripts from the American Revolution
The Fort Ticonderoga Museum has recently acquired exceptionally rare Revolutionary War era manuscript journals. The two journals of John Lacey, a Pennsylvania officer of the 4th Pennsylvania Battalion, served in the defense of Ticonderoga in 1776. The acquisition was made possible by a major donor to the museum. Lacey was a Quaker from Bucks County […]
Bullets & Blades: The Weapons of America’s Colonial Wars and Revolution
From the 17th century to the Revolutionary War, combat in North America was dominated by firearms and edged weapons. See the best of Fort Ticonderoga’s world-renowned collection of weaponry from the United States, Canada, Great Britain, France, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. Learn about the evolution of these weapons and the regional variations that existed […]