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Ticonderoga, N.Y. - Step off the pages of history and onto the frozen ground of 1776! Fort Ticonderoga invites the public and media to its gripping, one-day Winter Quarters living history event, "Supplying our Army in Canada," on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

This immersive REAL TIME REVOLUTION® experience thrusts visitors into the precarious first winter of the Revolutionary War. While General Henry Knox was famously dragging cannon toward Boston, Fort Ticonderoga was operating as a critical, frozen lifeline—a desperate supply depot for the beleaguered American forces clinging tenuously to the Siege of Quebec.

In honor of Veteran’s Day, this event is free for all active and retired military personnel

Ticonderoga, N.Y. (October 29, 2025) – Join Fort Ticonderoga for a one-day REAL TIME REVOLUTION® living history event on Saturday, November 8^th to salute veterans service in the defense of the United States, beginning with the first citizen-soldiers of 1775.

A two-day REAL TIME REVOLUTION^® Living History Event October 25-26

Ticonderoga, N.Y. [October 15, 2025] – Join Fort Ticonderoga for its next "REAL TIME REVOLUTION®," living history event on October 25-26 and explore an often-overlooked story in the American Revolution. Experience the harrowing stories and daily life of captured British soldiers and their families as prisoners of war.

Free Two-Day Festival Featuring Battle Reenactments, Live Entertainment, a Hamilton Sing-Along, Immersive Historical Demonstrations, Children’s Activities and More

WATCH NEWS CONFERENCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nF5xb4Hyc1M

White Plains, NY – Westchester County announced details for REV FEST 250, a free, two-day outdoor festival commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, to be held Saturday–Sunday, Sept. 27–28, 2025, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson.

Staatsburgh Recognized as a Top-Rated Historic Site to Visit in the U.S.

Staatsburg, N.Y.  (08/27/25) —Staatsburgh State Historic, a stunning Gilded Age mansion and estate on the Hudson River near Rhinebeck, New York, in Dutchess County, is delighted to announce that it has been recognized in Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2025. Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award winners are among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor.

Saturday, September 20 at 11:00am

Staatsburg, N.Y.  (09/02/25) — Experience the scenic landscape encompassing Staatsburgh State Historic Site through the focused lens of drawing on Saturday, September 20 at 11am. Professional artist and educator Mira Fink will guide participants as they take a short walk around the grounds of Mills Memorial State Park, taking in the beauty of the English landscape garden design and Hudson River. Instruction in creating thumbnail sketches using view finders to explore composition and the effects of light and shadow will be given.

Featuring the largest number of reproduction wooden vessels in a reenactment event to cross two lakes, recreating the Northern Army embarkment from Ticonderoga

Ticonderoga, N.Y. (August 14, 2025) – As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Fort Ticonderoga invites you to step directly into history with its groundbreaking REAL TIME REVOLUTION™, an immersive historical experience. During the dramatic 2-day reenactment event August 30-31, witness an unparalleled glimpse into the launch of the Northern Continental Army as they prepare to drive British regulars from Canada.

Transforming the Museum into Premier Center for 18th-Century History

Ticonderoga, NY (August 11, 2025) – Fort Ticonderoga proudly announces a major milestone in its mission to preserve and share American history, having successfully secured $12 million in gifts and pledges to acquire the renowned Robert Nittolo Collection. This monumental acquisition, considered the most significant private collection of 18th-century militaria in North America, solidifies Fort Ticonderoga's standing as a world-class educational institution and a leading resource for the study of Colonial and Revolutionary War history.

Step into History with Immersive Programs, Family Adventures, and Exclusive Tours

Ticonderoga, N.Y. (July 15, 2025) – Fort Ticonderoga, the iconic historic site nestled between the heights of Mount Defiance and the serene shores of Lake Champlain, offers an unparalleled lineup of NEW and enhanced programs for summer 2025. Designed to captivate visitors of all ages, these experiences bring America's epic history to life like never before, ensuring lifelong memories of historic proportions!…

The Northern Department Connects partners in NY, VT and Canada to Expand Awareness and Tourism during America’s 250^th

Ticonderoga, N.Y. - Regional leaders gathered at Fort Ticonderoga on June 12 to celebrate the 250^th of the Northern Department, as part of America’s national Semiquincentennial. A NEW America 250^th heritage tourism trail features the Northern Department of the American Revolution, and includes 18 historic destinations and museums across New York, Vermont, Quebec, and tribal nations.