Fort Ticonderoga launches a new program for schools later this fall with support from the Lake Placid Education Foundation. In "The Artificer’s Apprentice," student groups learn about trades and mechanical arts that helped support the armies at Fort Ticonderoga during the 18th … [Read more...] about Grant Supports New School Program at Fort Ticonderoga
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Upcoming Essex Events 9/22-9/28
We’ve been keeping you updated weekly with announcements of events in and around Essex, NY, found on the Essex Calendar of Events. This week only has a few events, but there are a couple major ones! Peruse the list of events below that will occur in the upcoming week. Click on … [Read more...] about Upcoming Essex Events 9/22-9/28
Celebrate Fall at Fort Ticonderoga’s Heritage, Harvest, & Horse Festival
Join Fort Ticonderoga to celebrate the sights, sounds, and tastes of fall on Saturday, September 28. Bring the whole family to the Heritage, Harvest & Horse Festival for a full day of autumn fun set in the midst of the King’s Garden’s heirloom apple trees and the beautiful … [Read more...] about Celebrate Fall at Fort Ticonderoga’s Heritage, Harvest, & Horse Festival
Fort Ticonderoga Awards Teacher Scholarships
Fort Ticonderoga is pleased to announce the recipients of teacher scholarships to attend the Tenth Annual Fort Ticonderoga Seminar on the American Revolution May 17-19, 2013. They are: Nicholas Costa, Gouverneur Middle School, Gouverneur, New York Natasha Gray, The Brearley … [Read more...] about Fort Ticonderoga Awards Teacher Scholarships
Fort Ticonderoga Receives Prestigious Education Grant
The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded a grant of $173,000 to Fort Ticonderoga to host two week-long Landmarks of American History and Culture Workshops for School Teachers in the summer of 2014. The workshops will focus on "The American Revolution on the Northern … [Read more...] about Fort Ticonderoga Receives Prestigious Education Grant