An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
The saying “an Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure” embodies the purpose of museums and historic sites around the world. Preserving objects for future generations goes beyond simply putting something behind glass or locking it away in a vault. To ensure an object’s survival, we also need to consider how it […]
Boat Cruises
Enjoy gorgeous vistas of Vermont’s Green Mountains and New York’s Adirondacks during a 75-minute scenic boat cruise aboard the Carillon. Learn about Lake Champlain’s centuries of stirring maritime and military heritage with an onboard narrator. Sonar readings allow you to see underwater shipwrecks and other historic features. A selection of beer, wine, soft drinks, water, […]
Fit for a Feast
An intimate setting for family and friends, the dining room in the Pavilion took shape during the building’s tenure as a hotel. When Stephen and Sarah Pell chose to restore the Pavilion as their summer residence in 1909, they chose to retain the dining room even while they reversed many of the other changes made […]
Success: The End of the Seven Years’ War
Explore the final campaigns of the Seven Years’ War. Fighting in North America largely ended with the fall of New France in 1760, but the global war ground on and even expanded through 1763. From the Caribbean to the Philippines British forces fought their colonial rivals, France and Spain, while intense fighting continued in Europe […]
Growing Forward: The Pavilion
Restoring the Pavilion goes beyond the building itself. Utilities installed in 1909 need to be updated, the drainage and grade around the foundations need to be addressed, and the collection of fine, decorative, and folk art from the Pell family need to be processed. Given the necessity for physical distancing and restricting access to the […]
A Revolutionary Anthology
A revolutionary new exhibit series engages Fort Ticonderoga’s 250th Anniversary themes for a deep look into the world of the American Revolution. Over five years from 2024 to 2028 the contents of this exhibition will rotate to focus on a different theme allowing guests to experience many facets of the Revolutionary experience across North America, […]
Museum Store Temporarily Closed
Due to COVID-19 and New York’s mandatory “stay home” order, Fort Ticonderoga’s Online Museum Store is temporarily closed. We will reopen with all of your favorite products as soon as we are able to. Thank you for your interest and understanding.
Fort Ticonderoga Celebrates National Maritime Day with Hands-on Trades Programs and Narrated Boat Cruises
Maritime Trades available daily Tuesday-Sunday, Carillon Boat Tours starting May 26, 2023 Fort Ticonderoga celebrates National Maritime Day, May 22, engaging generations with the naval legacy of the network of historic rivers and lakes that connected Ticonderoga to the world. Visitors can experience the waters of Lake Champlain on board the classic 1920s-styled tour boat, […]
Fort Ticonderoga Presents Brown’s Raid 1777 Battle Re-enactment September 9-10, 2017
Join Fort Ticonderoga for an exciting two-day battle re-enactment highlighting the epic 1777 Brown’s Raid! 240 years later, follow this real-life action adventure, as patriot Colonel John Brown will lead a surprise attack against British troops garrisoning Fort Ticonderoga on Saturday and Sunday, September 9-10, from 9:30am- 5pm. Highlighted programming throughout the weekend brings to life the American […]
King’s Garden
Gardens have been part of Ticonderoga’s history for centuries. French, British and American armies found nourishment in the vegetables grown in the fertile gardens located below the fort walls along the shores of Lake Champlain. In the 19th and 20th century, the lush and historic landscape transformed into a unique private country American estate. Museum […]