Area Students to Compete at North Country History Day
Sixty students from across the North Country will compete in the regional New York State History Day contest held in the Mars Education Center at Fort Ticonderoga on Saturday, March 4th. Students placing first and second in their categories will advance to the New York State History Day Contest in Cooperstown on April 24th. This […]
3 Details for the Perfect 1777 Continental Regular Portrayal
Looking ahead to next summer’s Defiance and Independence event it is important to examine some common elements of the dress and equipment of the Continental soldiers defending the post. While Fort Ticonderoga had a diverse crowd of Continental regular soldiers in 1775 and 1776, the garrison in 1777 was almost exclusively from New England. Among […]
Abigail May’s Visit to Ticonderoga in July 1800
Late last month, we hosted the Fifth Annual Fort Ticonderoga Teacher Institute. This year’s Institute titled “Last of the Mohicans: Early American History and Literature” used the novel The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper to explore themes related to the French siege and capture of Fort William Henry in August 1757. While […]
Fort Ticonderoga Recognizes Dedicated Volunteers at Volunteer Reception
Fort Ticonderoga recently held its annual Volunteer Reception to honor volunteers and recognize volunteer leadership and dedication. “The incredible work to serve our mission of preservation and education here at Fort Ticonderoga simply couldn’t happen without our cadre of dedicated volunteers,” said Beth L. Hill, Fort Ticonderoga President and CEO. “Our volunteers are an inspiration […]
“In sight of the ruins, a quarter mile distant…” Part 3
The story of a visit to Fort Ticonderoga in 1872. Part 3, The ruins. After a short visit to the Fort Ticonderoga Hotel, Stoddard begins his tour of the Fort retracing the route, as he understood it to be, that Ethan Allen followed when capturing the Fort in 1775. In setting out on his […]
“The accommodations are first class but limited” Fort Ticonderoga’s Little-Known 19th-Century Hotel
Fort Ticonderoga is best known for its military structures and associated history, but what many people do not realize is that the site played a very important role in the history of 19th-century American tourism. Once steamboat travel became the principle mode of transport on New York’s northern lakes, Fort Ticonderoga became the location where […]
Fort Ticonderoga Announces New Vice President Position on Leadership Staff
Fort Ticonderoga recently announced the new senior appointment of Miranda Peters as Vice President of Collections & Digital Production. Peters was hired as Collections Manager in 2015 and had served as Director of Collections since 2018. In her new role, Peters will continue to report directly to Beth L. Hill, Fort Ticonderoga President and CEO. […]
Fort Ticonderoga Welcomes New Talent to the Growing Team!
Fort Ticonderoga – a national leader in historic sites, museums, and education – announces the hiring of three new team members, bringing a variety of fresh and experienced talent to the growing staff in areas of finance, guest services, and development. Over the past decade, Fort Ticonderoga has methodically implemented a strategic commitment to transform […]
Fort Ticonderoga Celebrates Family History Month with New Genealogy Initiative
Supported by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Fort Ticonderoga celebrates Family History Month this October with a new genealogy initiative Ticonderoga Soldiers Project. The project was launched because of a dramatic increase in genealogical interest and inquiries related to soldiers who served at Ticonderoga during the 18th century. The Ticonderoga […]
Camping This Summer? Buy Wood Locally to Protect the Environment
It seems with increasing frequency we are hearing reports about invasive species and the effect they have on natural ecosystems. Where there is human activity, invasives are likely to be found. Fort Ticonderoga is no exception and has its share of invasive exotics such as shrubby honeysuckle and garlic mustard. Once sought-after garden plants, their […]