Re-enactments, educational programs about its rich past and important American artifact collections from the colonial wars make the national historic landmark of Fort Ticonderoga a destination for history buffs, families and rugged Adirondack adventurers!
The Iroquois word “tekontaroken” means “it is at the junction of two waterways,” referring to the narrows between Lakes George and Champlain, a crucial defensive point on the North-South waterway where early trade proliferated. The King’s Garden and the battlegrounds on-site and nearby Mount Defiance all offer sweeping views of the French-made stone keep. Don’t hesitate to “ooh” and “ahh” when you enter the gates of Fort Ticonderoga!
The fifer and drummer corps within the compound breath renewed interest into Ticonderoga’s rich past, with enticing portrayals of two different regiments from two different countries in two different wars and time periods! See the fort’s museum, where they have amassed the biggest collection of cannons in North America! Inquire about the tours around the fort and lush grounds before they go out of season!
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Things to know:
Region: Adirondacks
Elevation: 194 feet above sea level.
Average population: 5,167 in Ticonderoga, NY, but many visitors see Fort Ticonderoga annually.
Dates and Prices: $15 for adults, $7 for children 7-12, and $13.50 for seniors. Open daily from mid-May to late October.
Photo courtesy of Fort Ticonderoga National Historic Landmark.
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