Fort Fever Series Explores the Uniforms of Artillerymen at Ticonderoga

Fort Ticonderoga’s “Fort Fever Series” continues on Sunday, March 13, at 2:00 P.M. with a presentation by Senior Director of Interpretation Stuart Lilie titled “Gunners, Bombardiers, & Matrosses: Uniforms of Artillerymen at Ticonderoga.” Image of Fort Ticonderoga Museum Staff during the “1777 Brown’s Raid” Reenactment in 2015. (Credit: Fort Ticonderoga) — Fort Ticonderoga’s “Fort Fever Series” continues on Sunday, March 13, at 2:00 P.M. with a presentation by Senior Director of Interpretation Stuart Lilie titled “Gunners, Bombardiers, & Matrosses: Uniforms of Artillerymen at Ticonderoga.” (Image of Fort Ticonderoga Museum Staff during the “1777 Brown’s Raid” Reenactment in 2015.)

Fort Ticonderoga’s “Fort Fever Series” continues on Sunday, March 13, at 2:00 p.m. with “Gunners, Bombardiers, & Matrosses: Uniforms of Artillerymen at Ticonderoga” presented by Senior Director of Interpretation Stuart Lilie. The cost is $10 per person and will be collected at the door. The program is free for Members of Fort Ticonderoga.

Explore the various Corps of Artillery that have manned the cannons at Fort Ticonderoga. Follow the similarities between artillery uniforms and adaptations to the seasonal extremes of weather in the North Country. In a branch of service where technical information and skills were shared internationally, see what uniform distinctions represented in organizational and cultural differences.

Stuart Lilie is the Senior Director of Interpretation at Fort Ticonderoga. He oversees major areas of guest experience and operations including military programs, historic trades, heritage breeds, horticulture, and maritime. Lilie is a leader in the museum and interpretive fields and is a nationally recognized expert in 18th-century saddlery. Lilie has a degree in History from the College of William and Mary and has led Fort Ticonderoga’s Interpretive Department since 2011, where he developed a revolutionary approach to historic interpretation. Under Lilie’s leadership, Fort Ticonderoga has been recognized for its strong commitment to program excellence.

A final “Fort Fever Series” program is scheduled for 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. The living history event “1775 British Garrison Weekend” takes place 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.

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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.