Hailed as the premier living history program in North America, Fort Ticonderoga’s museum staff brings history to life every day! Ticonderoga’s epic history and signature stories are highlighted through innovative story telling on a grand scale, historic trades, daily soldiers’ life programs, thrilling weapons demonstrations, and captivating special events.
These programs are available Tuesday-Sunday May 3-October 26, 2025. These offerings are included in your general admission ticket and you do not need to make reservations to attend.
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Weapons Demonstrations
Musket firing demonstration daily at 11am; Cannon firing demonstration daily at 2pm
Thrill at the power and spectacle of 18th-century weapons and discover the technology and tactics utilized by armies at Ticonderoga as they fought for empire and nation.
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Soldiers' Dinner
As Fort Ticonderoga fell into American hands, so did the challenge of feeding hundreds of soldiers at this strategic location. Discover how supplying the garrison of Ticonderoga was a central concern, from planning America’s First Victory, through the development of the Northern Department of the Continental Army. See and smell the surprising dishes that soldiers enjoyed in these early days of the Revolutionary War.
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Shoemaking
Examine the construction of British & American soldiers’ shoes in 1775 and discover the science of recreating original shoes from archaeological examples. Flex the supple calfskin of shoe uppers and rap on the hard soles as you explore how these shoes were repaired wherever soldiers marched or rowed.
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Tailoring
In the early days of the Revolutionary War, an American uniform was the subject of great debate. Examine influences from British military clothing and American styles meant to define a brand new army formed from citizen soldiers. Discuss the meanings, myths, and practical concerns to clothe soldiers in 1775.
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Artillery Artificers
NEWLY ACCESSIBLE SPACE!
Step into Fort Ticonderoga’s Powder Magazine and explore the “laboratory” work of building and maintaining ammunition. From paper musket cartridges to quilted canvas and iron grape shot, see the scale and skill of keeping the guns of Ticonderoga in 1775.
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Maritime Trades
Located near the King's Garden
From the smallest scout to embarking armies, wooden vessels on Lake Champlain were part of every military maneuver at Ticonderoga in 1775. Step into our maritime boathouse to explore the carpentry, sail-making, and rigging work used to build and maintain these boats, even as shipwrecks loomed our of the lake in the King’s Shipyard at Ticonderoga.
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Livestock
See Red Devon oxen in action, hauling supplies for the changing garrisons of Ticonderoga. Watch for sheep grazing uneven terrain as part of our stewardship of this property today. Discover how cattle, horses, and sheep were a common part of the peacetime landscape surrounding Fort Ticonderoga.
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Fifes & Drums
July 2-August 24, 2025
Listen to stirring tunes that eased the drudgery of a long march, or the many calls that regulated activity in the fort. Explore how drumbeats, trilling fifes, and songs created an 18th-century world of military music.
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Centuries of Seeds & Stories
Allow our friendly staff to be your guide to beautiful flowers and the layers of history found within the King’s Garden. Take a leisurely stroll along the brick paths in the 20th-century walled garden, a tribute to the soldiers who fought here and a testament to America’s first historic preservation effort.
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Musket Maintenance
Each shot of gunpowder fouled and corroded metal unless soldiers thoroughly cleaned their guns. Watch as hot water, grease, and brick dust keep weapons working lock, stock, and barrel!
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Soldiers' Gardening
After decades of careful tending by British soldiers, Americans captured the King’s Garden of Ticonderoga. Discover how Americans continued to cultivate and use the extensive soldiers’ vegetable gardens, as Ticonderoga became central to the Northern Continental Army in 1775.