Special Fort Ticonderoga Memorial Day Event

Honor American Armed Forces at America’s Fort!

Fort Ticonderoga Honors American Armed Forces on Memorial Day, May 26th. (Credit: Fort Ticonderoga)

Join Fort Ticonderoga on Memorial Day, May 26, 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 into Fort Ticonderoga behind the Fife and Drum Corps during a special program at 11 am, and step back in time to meet the soldiers of the American Revolution. Experience all aspects of the life of the Continental Army soldier in 1775, from their weapons to their rations, and learn about what they believed would come from their sacrifice. A 10% general admissions discount will be given to active duty military members with proof of service. For more information visit Fort Ticonderoga’s website or call 518-585-2821.

“See Fort Ticonderoga at the beginning of the American Revolution in 1775; a hive of activity as citizens turned soldiers take up pick and ax, hammer and saw to rebuild this old French Fort from the French and Indian war,” said Beth Hill, Fort Ticonderoga’s President and CEO. “All day long watch these new soldiers in the Continental Army ply their civilian trades to help build this military outpost. See horse power in action as lumber, firewood, and military stores move in and out of Fort Ticonderoga, and hear the report of gunpowder as soldiers test cannon barrels and practice their gunnery.”

Fort Ticonderoga Memorial Day Event Highlights

9:30 am – Fort Opens to Visitors

10:15 am, 1:15 pm, and 3:15 pm – Guided Tour
Learn how Fort Ticonderoga, known as the Key to the Continent, was an American bulwark for independence.

11 am – Salute to the Soldiers
In this hour long presentation enjoy Fife and Drum music, both patriotic and 18th century tunes. Hear the roar of musketry as Fort Ticonderoga salutes the sacrifice of soldiers who fought both at Ticonderoga and around the world for the United States. Hear the words of the soldiers of the American Revolution as they described their reasons for serving in the birth of this nation.

11:30 am and 2:30 pm – Breaking Ground: A Tour of Historic Gardens
From military garrison gardens to a secluded Colonial Revival spectacle of color and light, explore one of the oldest cultivated landscapes in America and learn about the horticulture history of the Ticonderoga peninsula.

2 pm – Musket Firing Demonstration
Witness the skill required to effectively load and fire a musket and learn how keeping calm in the face of danger enabled soldiers to stand their ground in battle.

4 pm – Mount Defiance: Witness to History Tour
(Tickets need to be purchased at Fort Ticonderoga)
Visit Mount Defiance to get the birds-eye view of the epic military landscape and learn how this beautiful summit shaped the Fort’s history.

Hours and Admission

Fort Ticonderoga is open daily from May 10 through November 2, 2014 from 9:30 am until 5 pm. General admission to Fort Ticonderoga, an independent non-profit organization, is $17.50 for adults, $15.00 for those 65 and over; and $8 for children 5 through 12. Children 4 and under are admitted free of charge. Friends of Fort Ticonderoga and Ticonderoga Resident Ambassador Pass holders are also admitted free.

Fort Ticonderoga offers more than one hundred exciting and unique events and programs this season! Visit www.FortTiconderoga.org for a full list of ongoing programs or call 518-585-2821.

Funding for the 2014 season is provided in part by Amtrak. Visit http://www.fortticonderoga.org/visit/directions for a special 2 for 1 Amtrak offer!

Fort Ticonderoga 2014 Season Begins May 10 (www.essexonlakechamplain.com)
Experience America’s First Victory at Fort Ticonderoga! “No Quarter” Re-enactment May 10-11 (www.essexonlakechamplain.com)
Annual Colonial America Conference for Educators at Fort Ticonderoga this May (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.