Special Memorial Day Event Scheduled for May 28 – 30 at Fort Ticonderoga Join Fort Ticonderoga on Memorial Day weekend, May 28-30, to salute the service of the armed forces of the United States on the very grounds where so many American soldiers fought and sacrificed. Parade … [Read more...] about Honor American Armed Forces at America’s Fort!
History
A Not Too Greatly Changed Eden
A Not Too Greatly Changed Eden: The Story of the Philosophers' Camp in the Adirondacks written by James Schlett gives an in depth exploration into a 19th century camping trip that brought together some great intellectuals of the time. The book also recounts the events leading up … [Read more...] about A Not Too Greatly Changed Eden
Lakes to Locks Passage to Hold Battlefield Stewardship Workshops
Historians, museums, cultural groups and community members are invited to join one of two workshops on battlefield stewardship to be held at two locations – Wednesday April 13, 2016 1-4 PM in the Schuyler Room of Saratoga Town Hall (12 Spring Street, Schuylerville, NY) and … [Read more...] about Lakes to Locks Passage to Hold Battlefield Stewardship Workshops
Fort Fever Series Explores the Construction of Redoubts at Ticonderoga in 1776-77
Fort Ticonderoga’s final "Fort Fever Series" for 2016 takes place on Sunday, April 10, at 2:00 p.m. with "Building 18th-Century Redoubts" presented by Assistant Military Programs Supervisor Nicholas Spadone. The cost is $10 per person and will be collected at the door. The … [Read more...] about Fort Fever Series Explores the Construction of Redoubts at Ticonderoga in 1776-77
Essex Horse Nails
In my perennial quest to document and showcase Essex artifacts, I end up badgering Essex friends whenever I come across an intriguing find. This photograph popped up in my Facebook feed about a week ago, posted by my neighbor Dianne Lansing with the following description. A … [Read more...] about Essex Horse Nails