March Living History EventTiconderoga, N.Y. -- Step back 250 years into the heart of the American Revolution this winter! Fort Ticonderoga is rolling out its "Winter Quarters" season (through April) with a powerhouse lineup of immersive living history events, virtual programming, premium behind-the-scenes tours, and hands-on workshops, all under the banner of its multi-year REAL TIME REVOLUTION® 250th commemoration.

Winter Quarters Highlights: Experience the Revolution with REAL TIME REVOLUTION® Living History Events

Visitors can experience the daily struggles and strategic operations of the Continental Army exactly 250 years later:

  • February 7: The Precarious Garrison: Discover how a small New York garrison maintained the fort through the brutal Ticonderoga winter.

  • March 28: Proceed to Canada: Step into Ticonderoga as a supply hub for the Northern Department of the Continental Army, keeping soldiers alive in Canada.

  • April 11: Emissaries to Canada: Examine the tenuous American situation in Canada in April 1776. Meet Benjamin Franklin and the special committee from the Continental Congress that passed through Ticonderoga on their way north.

In-Depth Workshops & Specialized Programs

Get hands-on with history in the popular Winter Workshop Series, taught by Fort Ticonderoga's professional staff and tradesmen:

  • January 31: "This is Fair Liberty" Cartridge Box Workshop (One-day course).

February 21: Silk Bonnet Workshop (One-day course).

Fort Ticonderoga: A Year-Round Destination

“Fort Ticonderoga is continuing to lead the way in America 250th programming to offer year-round, immersive experiences,” said Beth L. Hill, Fort Ticonderoga President and CEO. “Winter Quarters allows us to offer unique insights into Ticonderoga’s epic history, especially as we bring the critical years of the Revolution to life, day-by-day, moment-by-moment. A visit to Fort Ticonderoga is a must-do for residents, winter-time tourists, and on-line audiences.”

Virtual Access & Group Visits

For those who can’t make it in person, Fort Ticonderoga continues its high-quality virtual programming:

  • Virtual Author Series (Select Sundays, 2-3 pm ET): Featuring authors discussing new books on Revolutionary War figures like Daniel Morgan and Richard Montgomery.

  • Virtual Fort Fever Series (Select Wednesdays, 7-8 pm ET): Fort Ticonderoga Museum Staff share cutting-edge research and discoveries.

Group Visits (15+): Groups can schedule a visit and have the entire property and a dedicated historic interpreter to themselves for a specialized, in-depth tour. Youth teambuilding opportunities are also available by inquiry.

Knox on the Trail - Upcoming Community Programming:

Follow Fort Ticonderoga as we chronicle Henry Knox's Noble Train of Artillery along its route to the Siege of Boston in REAL TIME this winter. Our premier living history team, with cannons and objects, copied from our Museum Collections, will be joining communities, museums, and historic sites along the route of the Noble Train of Artillery to tell this incredible story during the 250th Anniversary of one of our signature stories. 

  • January 31- February 1 - Sturbridge MA | “Knox’s Train of Artillery” In partnership with Old Sturbridge Village, Fort Ticonderoga will look back on the Noble Train of Artillery and its memory in eastern Massachusetts. As part of our REAL TIME REVOLUTION® approach to 250th Anniversaries, our team will highlight the work to equip cannons from the Noble Train with the carriages they needed for service. Visitors can explore the work of artificers in preparing cannons for battle, as well as the work of draught animals and soldiers to move and lift these big guns.

  • February 21 - Lincoln, MA | “To Break The Siege: The Noble Train Arrives” This REAL TIME REVOLUTION® program at Minuteman National Historic Park will recreate the arrival and mounting of cannons from the Noble Train as the Continental Army prepared to employ these guns on Dorchester Heights. Discover the on-going service to continue the Siege of Boston through the winter. Examine the artillery laboratory work to prepare ammunition and the artificers’ crafts to outfit cannons with essential implements. With oxen and vehicles, feel the sense of urgency to finally drive the British from Boston with guns from Ticonderoga.

  • March 17 - Boston, MA | 250th Anniversary of Evacuation Day Working with Revolution250, Fort Ticonderoga’s educators, oxen, & reproduction cannons will participate in the procession to Dorchester Heights National Historic Park. Fort Ticonderoga will bring to life the artillery crews that manned the batteries overlooking Boston harbor. Visitors will examine reproduction artillery ammunition and instruments to understand the science that underpinned this military triumph that began within the walls of Fort Ticonderoga.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.fortticonderoga.org or call 518-585-2821.

About REAL TIME REVOLUTION®
A Cornerstone of America 250 at Fort Ticonderoga REAL TIME REVOLUTION® is a unique multi-year campaign and a central part of its America 250 commemoration. This initiative brings the critical years of 1775-1777 to life through daily living history programs and signature events, offering visitors an unparalleled day-by-day, moment-by-moment experience of the historic events surrounding the American Revolution. Running from 2025 to 2027, this deeply immersive experience uses primary sources to inform programs that highlight Ticonderoga’s vital role in the fight for American independence and the complex figures, like Benedict Arnold, who shaped its course. Visitors can engage in signature events, deeply immersing themselves in the lives, challenges, and triumphs of soldiers and families during this defining Revolutionary period, offering a profound connection to our nation's founding.

About Fort Ticonderoga: Welcoming visitors since 1909, Fort Ticonderoga is a major cultural destination, museum, historic site, and center for learning. As a multi-day destination and the premier place to learn more about North America’s military heritage, Fort Ticonderoga engages more than 70,000 visitors each year with an economic impact of more than $16 million annually. Presenting vibrant programs, historic interpretation, boat cruises, tours, demonstrations, and exhibits, Fort Ticonderoga and is open for daily visitation May through October and special programs during Winter Quarters, November through April. Fort Ticonderoga is owned by The Fort Ticonderoga Association, a 501c3 non-profit educational organization, and is supported in part through generous donations and with some general operating support made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts. To view Fort Ticonderoga’s electronic press kit, click here.

Photo: Step back 250 years into the heart of the American Revolution this winter during an exciting lineup of programming!