Fort Fever Series Explores Mixed Messages on the Command of the American Fleet on Lake Champlain in 1776

Fort Ticonderoga’s “Fort Fever Series” continues on Sunday, February 21, at 2:00 p.m. with a presentation by Director of Education Rich Strum titled “Who’s in Charge Here?” about command of the American fleet on Lake Champlain in 1776. (Image of Benedict Arnold from the Fort Ticonderoga Collection.)

Fort Ticonderoga’s “Fort Fever Series” continues on Sunday, February 21, at 2:00 p.m. with “Who’s in Charge Here?” presented by Director of Education Rich Strum. The cost is $10 per person and will be collected at the door. The program is free for Members of Fort Ticonderoga.

Following a disastrous invasion of Canada during the winter of 1775-76, the Continental Army desperately worked to protect the northern frontier from an expected British invasion from Canada in 1776. Learn about the steps taken to maintain control of the vital Lake Champlain corridor and explore the conflict over the command of the American fleet that developed. Following an overview of the conflict and its resolution, participants will examine documents related to the command of the fleet and discuss how such a debacle could happen.

Fort Ticonderoga’s Director of Education, Rich Strum, serves as the Project Director for the museum’s NEH Landmarks of American History and Culture Workshops for School Teachers and the Fort Ticonderoga Teacher Institute. He is also the North Country Coordinator for New York State History Day.

Additional “Fort Fever Series” programs are scheduled for March 13 and April 10. The complete schedule of winter and early spring programs is available at www.fortticonderoga.org by clicking on “Education” and selecting “Workshops and Seminars” on the drop down menu.

The “Fort Fever Series” is just one of several programs taking place at Fort Ticonderoga this winter and early spring. Clothing and Accoutrement Workshops are offered February 27 & 28. Fort Ticonderoga presents “Winter Family Fun Day: An 18th-Century Experience” on February 13. The living history event “1775 British Garrison Weekend” takes place on March 12. The Fifth Annual Garden & Landscape Symposium will be held on April 9. You can learn more about all of these programs by visiting www.fortticonderoga.org. Some programs require advance registration.

Grant Funds Grow Fort Ticonderoga’s Education Mission (www.essexonlakechamplain.com)

About Fort Ticonderoga

Located on Lake Champlain in the beautiful 6 million acre Adirondack Park, Fort Ticonderoga is a not-for-profit historic site and museum that ensures that present and future generations learn from the struggles, sacrifices, and victories that shaped the nations of North America and changed world history.

Visit www.FortTiconderoga.org or call 518-585-2821 for a full list of ongoing programs, admission prices, and current hours. Fort Ticonderoga is located at 100 Fort Ti Road, Ticonderoga, New York.