Happy May 10th! It's the anniversary of "America's First Victory" at Fort Ticonderoga in the early weeks of the American Revolution in 1775.


 On this date 241 years ago, Ethan Allen, Benedict Arnold, and the Green Mountain Boys stunned the small British garrison at Fort Ticonderoga, capturing the historic outpost for the Patriot cause.


 You too can capture the excitement at Fort Ticonderoga this season! We look forward to seeing you at Ticonderoga soon!
"In the Name of the Great Jehovah 
and the Continental Congress!"
May 10, 1775
Ethan Allen May 10, 1775 On May 10, 1775, 241 years ago today, a force of New England men under the joint command of Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold stormed into Fort Ticonderoga and successfully captured it from a startled British garrison. The surprise attack marked America's First Victory of the War for Independence.

 

Following the capture, Ethan Allen wrote:

The sun seemed to rise with a superior luster and Ticonderoga and its dependencies smiled on its conquerors who tossed about the flowing bowl and wished success to Congress and the liberty and freedom of America!"


 Today, the sun again seems "to rise with a superior luster" as Fort Ticonderoga begins another exciting season of events and programs. Each program helps fulfill Fort Ticonderoga's mission to "ensure that present and future generations learn from the struggles, sacrifices, and victories that shaped the nations of North America and changed world history."

 

 
Fort Ticonderoga Seminar on the American Revolution
September 23-25, 2016
You can learn more about Ethan Allen at this year's Fort Ticonderoga Seminar on the American Revolution September 23-25, 2016. H. Nicholas Muller, III will give a presentation on "Making it up in Vermont: the Military Career of Ethan Allen" as part of the weekend.

Registration is now open and early birds receive a $25 discount on registration. Click the "Learn More" button for a complete list of speakers.

 

 
Upcoming Events
  • War College of the Seven Years' War, May 20-22, 2016. 
    Last chance to register! Learn more.
  • Memorial Day Weekend  May 28-30, 2016. Remembering the sacrifices of those who have gone before us. Learn more.
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100 Fort Ti Road

Ticonderoga, NY 12883 

(518­) 585-­2821 

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Fort Ticonderoga is the site of strategic military significance in the 18th century, landmark preservation and tourism in the 19th century, and monumental restoration in the 20th century. Today, it is a non­profit educational organization, a thriving learning campus, a museum with world­-renowned collections, and a major cultural destination in one of America's most beautiful settings. 

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