NEWSLETTER
Ticonderoga, NY – May 12, 2022 – Experience the Ticonderoga Area this Memorial Day Weekend with multiple celebrations, events, and family focused opportunities in Crown Point, Hague, and Ticonderoga, NY located within the Adirondacks. The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) invites you to experience Small Towns with Big Events.
Friday, May 27th:
Carillon Boat Cruises Opening Day at Fort Ticonderoga: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Enjoy sweeping vistas of Vermont’s Green Mountains and New York’s Adirondack Mountains during a 75-minute narrated boat tour aboard the Carillon. Let our friendly and experienced staff be your guide to Lake Champlain’s centuries of stirring maritime heritage with panoramic vistas around you and a sonar view of shipwrecks below. Embark on this unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages! There is a restroom available. A selection of beer, wine, soft drinks, & snacks available onboard. There are multiple steps down to the dock and steps up and into the boat. For more information visit www.fortticonderoga.org or call 518-585-2821.
Saturday, May 28th
Annual Ticonderoga Elks Lodge Drive Thru Chicken BBQ: Parking Lot Next To The Elks Lodge: Starting at 11:30 AM Until Gone
1/2 Chicken, Baked Potato, Cole Slaw, Roll, & Butter for $14.00.
Support Lodge #1494 & their charitable programs. Call 518-585-2277 to reserve your dinner.
Hague 19th Annual Memorial Day Celebration: Parade & FunFest: Hague, NY
Sponsored by the Hague Senior Citizens Club and the Town of Hague.
10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM: FunFest at the Hague Town Park – Route 9N
Penelope The Clown, Crafters, Jewelry, Spices, White Elephant, Games For The Whole Family, Bouncy House, Food Concessions by the Hague Fish & Game Club. Food options will include hot dogs, burgers, and soft drinks. An additional food vendor will be offering funnel cakes and fried bread dough. The Hague Fire Department’s Chicken BBQ will take place after the parade.
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Mike’s Karaoke Machine
12:30 PM: Cambridge Band Live Concert
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Phil Singer, Caricature Artist
2:00 PM: Parade – Route 8 to Hague Town Park on Route 9N
Bands, floats, clowns, classic cars, and more. Grand Marshall: Walt Waters & Senior of The Year: Tim Costello. Prizes for: Best In Parade, Most Creative, Most Patriotic, Best Adirondack, Most Humorous, Best Youth, and Honorable Mention (adult and youth). Winners to be announced at the Memorial Service. If you are interested in participating in the parade contact Maureen Cherubini at 518-543-6463.
Following the Parade: Memorial Dedication Service at Hague Town Park
Speaker James O’Toole, Brigadier General, U.S. Army – Retired.
Fort Ticonderoga Memorial Day Weekend Celebration: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Memorial Day Weekend Commemoration: Fort Ticonderoga, 100 Fort Road, Ticonderoga.
Join Fort Ticonderoga to pay tribute to the men and women who lost their lives in service to their country during the American Revolution. During this weekend-long commemoration, discover the story of the American Army in 1777 and how it rebuilt itself at Ticonderoga to defend liberty during living history programs and demonstrations. Join a hive of activity as citizens-turned-soldiers build extensive lines of defenses across the Ticonderoga peninsula and beyond to try to secure this vital stronghold from the British. Throughout the weekend, witness the labor of liberty as soldiers from the Continental Army bring to life this defining story through military drills, historic trades, and fatigue duties such as carpentry.
Enjoy narrated scenic boat tours aboard the Carillon and sail the same shores of Lake Champlain that American soldiers and sailors did in 1777. A full line-up of activities and programs offered throughout the weekend include daily tours in the fort, King’s Garden, and museum exhibition spaces; historic trades programs; ongoing living history programs; thrilling weapons demonstrations; the Mount Defiance experience; and the Carillon Battlefield hiking trail.
A 10% general admissions discount will be given to active-duty military members with proof of service for this special weekend-long event. For more information visit www.fortticonderoga.org or call 518-585-2821.
Sunday, May 29th
Crown Point Memorial Day Celebration: Crown Point, NY - 154th Commemoration
11:00 AM: Ecumenical Church Service on steps of Congregational Church
12:00 PM: Park Opens - Amusement rides, food & vendors
12:00 – 5:00 PM: "Penelope the Clown"
1:00 – 5:00 PM: Live Music featuring "Loose Monkeys” on the main stage
6:00 – 9:00 PM: Live Music featuring "Grit-N-Whiskey” on the main stage
Dusk: Grand Fireworks Display over the Veteran’s Memorial Park.
*Sponsored by Avery Energy & Andy Whitford
Fort Ticonderoga Memorial Day Weekend Celebration: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Memorial Day Weekend Commemoration: Fort Ticonderoga, 100 Fort Road, Ticonderoga.
Join Fort Ticonderoga to pay tribute to the men and women who lost their lives in service to their country during the American Revolution. During this weekend-long commemoration, discover the story of the American Army in 1777 and how it rebuilt itself at Ticonderoga to defend liberty during living history programs and demonstrations. Join a hive of activity as citizens-turned-soldiers build extensive lines of defenses across the Ticonderoga peninsula and beyond to try to secure this vital stronghold from the British. Throughout the weekend, witness the labor of liberty as soldiers from the Continental Army bring to life this defining story through military drills, historic trades, and fatigue duties such as carpentry.
Enjoy narrated scenic boat tours aboard the Carillon and sail the same shores of Lake Champlain that American soldiers and sailors did in 1777. A full line-up of activities and programs offered throughout the weekend include daily tours in the fort, King’s Garden, and museum exhibition spaces; historic trades programs; ongoing living history programs; thrilling weapons demonstrations; the Mount Defiance experience; and the Carillon Battlefield hiking trail.
A 10% general admissions discount will be given to active-duty military members with proof of service for this special weekend-long event. For more information visit www.fortticonderoga.org or call 518-585-2821.
Monday, May 30th
Crown Point Memorial Day Celebration: Crown Point, NY
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Solemn Cemetery Tour
1:00 PM: Park Opens: - Amusement rides, food & vendors
1:00 – 5:00 PM: "Penelope the Clown"
2:00 PM: Annual Memorial Day Parade (Main Street)
4:00 – 6:00 PM: Live Music featuring "North Country Travelers” on the main stage
6:00 PM: Park Closes
Note all events in Crown Point will take place in Veteran’s Park in Crown Point, NY unless otherwise indicated. For more information on the Crown Point Memorial Day Celebration or to contact the committee please visit their facebook page.
You can also visit other historic sites, museums, and monuments Memorial Day Weekend including the Ticonderoga Historical Society (Hancock House), Ticonderoga Heritage Museum, Crown Point State Historic Site, Penfield Homestead Museum, Hague Historical Society Museum, Champlain Memorial Lighthouse, the Ticonderoga Fire Museum, and several local memorial monuments and parks. The Ticonderoga Area is home to Small Towns with Big History. Please contact each site or the Chamber for specific hours of operation.
All information is subject to change.
The Ticonderoga Area also gives you access to an array of other local attractions, recreational opportunities, scenic beauty, and local businesses. For more information, a business directory, or calendar of events contact the TACC at 518-585-6619 or via email at chamberinfo@ticonderogany.com. You can also visit www.ticonderogany.com or the TACC facebook page.
The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) – The TACC is a non-profit organization that serves, markets, and promotes the Ticonderoga area including, Ticonderoga, Crown Point, Hague, Moriah, and Putnam, NY. The mission of the TACC is to initiate and provide programs, services, and leadership which will enhance a cooperative business community and create a vibrant economy, making the Ticonderoga Area an exceptional place to live, work, and visit. For more information on the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce or the Ticonderoga Area please visit www.ticonderogany.com, “like” the Chamber on facebook, “follow” TiconderogaADK on twitter, and TiconderogaNY on Instagram.
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CONTACT:
Matthew Courtright, President & CEO: mcourtright@ticonderogany.com or 518-585-6619