Join Fort Ticonderoga for an exciting two-day living history weekend Saturday and Sunday, September 17-18, bringing to life the daring 1777 America Raid on the fort! Thrill at the power of 18th-century weaponry as the American soldiers capture the British-held artillery. Be part … [Read more...] about Living History Weekend Sept. 17-18th Recreates Daring Raid on Fort Ticonderoga
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Homeschool Day at Fort Ticonderoga: September 9, 2016
Fort Ticonderoga’s Homeschool Day for homeschool students and their parents will be on Friday, September 9 from 9:30am-5:00pm. Homeschool families will have an opportunity to take part in a series of exciting programs, while learning about life on the northern frontier during the … [Read more...] about Homeschool Day at Fort Ticonderoga: September 9, 2016
Ticonderoga Historical Society Hosts Encampment & Celtic Music Day
Military living historians and authors will cover the grounds of the Hancock House on Saturday, August 13 for a day-long event celebrating Irish history. The evening will feature a concert by "Hair of the Dog," the well-known Celtic band with a large fan base across the United … [Read more...] about Ticonderoga Historical Society Hosts Encampment & Celtic Music Day
Fort Ticonderoga Presents “Defiance & Independence” Battle Re-enactment, July 23 & 24
Join Fort Ticonderoga for a two-day battle re-enactment highlighting the climactic summer of 1777 as the Fort’s American garrison was outflanked by a British invasion force descending from Canada. The event takes place Saturday and Sunday, July 23 and 24, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. … [Read more...] about Fort Ticonderoga Presents “Defiance & Independence” Battle Re-enactment, July 23 & 24
Underground Railroad in the North Country
Was there an Underground Railroad in the North Country? Yes. The Champlain Valley and Lake Champlain were important passageways in the Northeast that were utilized as part of the extensive Underground Railroad routes which escaped slaves traveled through on their search for … [Read more...] about Underground Railroad in the North Country