NEWSLETTER
Discover how the American Army in 1775 defended liberty at this iconic site
Ticonderoga, NY - Fort Ticonderoga will pay tribute to the men and women who lost their lives during the American Revolution. During this REAL TIME REVOLUTION™ event, experience all aspects of the life for American citizen-soldiers in 1775, from their weapons to their rations, and learn about what they believed would come from their sacrifice in the name of liberty. Special living history programs and demonstrations will be presented throughout Memorial Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 24-25, 2025.
“Join a hive of activity as newly drafted American soldiers ply their civilian trades and help rebuild this military outpost. Throughout the weekend, visitors will witness the labor of liberty as Fort Ticonderoga staff portraying New England militia bring to life this defining story through military drill, weapon demonstrations, historic trades, hauling timber with oxen and repairing the fort they just arrived at.” said Stuart Lilie, Fort Ticonderoga Vice President of Public History.
Enjoy narrated boat tours aboard the Carillon and cruise along the same shores of Lake Champlain that American soldiers and sailors sailed in 1775.
A full line-up of activities and programs offered throughout the weekend include daily tours within the fort, King’s Garden, and museum exhibition spaces; historic trades programs; ongoing living history programs; thrilling weapons demonstrations; fife & drum performances; the Mount Defiance experience; and the Carillon Battlefield hiking trail. A full schedule can be found at www.fortticonderoga.org.
On Sunday, May 25th Fort Ticonderoga will be featuring a special service:
11:00 a.m. Memorial Service (at Fort Ticonderoga)
Join the procession of an American Soldier’s funeral and see him laid to his final resting place. Pay respect to the numerous soldiers who did not receive a proper burial at Ticonderoga in 1775 and reflect on the ultimate sacrifice they made to secure our liberty today.
A 10% general admissions discount will be given to military members with proof of service for this special weekend-long event.
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. © The Fort Ticonderoga Association. 2025 All Rights Reserved.
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Photo: Join Fort Ticonderoga on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-25, 2025, to remember the armed forces of the United States on the very grounds where so many American soldiers paid the ultimate price for freedom.
For Further Information Contact:
Beth Hill - 518-585- 2821