November 9, 2024
Explore how British soldiers and loyalists engaged in their final campaign at Ticonderoga in the fall of 1781. Discover how this feign of British military force was to threaten the United States, while supporting a loyalist Vermont.
Highlighted programming throughout the day uncovers the complexities of refugees of the new United States seeking security within British territory. Explore the trades and tools employed by soldiers and sailors to make and mend anything from sails to entire barracks. Go beyond loading and firing to discuss tactical adaptations employed by the British Army as they raided along the northern frontier between the United States and Canada. See how officers and soldiers alike encamped in and around Fort Ticonderoga, which had already been in runs for nearly four years.
During an engaging presentation by Fort Ticonderoga Curator, Dr. Matthew Keagle, explore the forgotten campaign of the American Revolution and the complex politics and strategy of the Northern frontier late in the Revolutionary War.
“Within this last British campaign on Lake Champlain, visitors will experience the military aspect of negotiating national boundaries and peace at the end of the Revolutionary War” said Fort Ticonderoga Vice President of Public History, Stuart Lilie. “It is an untold chapter that explains how the legacy of this war connects with us today.”
Bring your family along to experience this exciting living history event during Fort Ticonderoga’s new schedule of programs during Winter Quarters season. From now through April, visitors will be immersed in a more intimate experience at Fort Ticonderoga. From lively living history events, engaging seminars, specialty programs, and hands-on workshops, explore Fort Ticonderoga during what was traditionally the “Winter Quarters” season for armies of the 18thcentury.
This event is free for all active and retired military personnel, Fort Ticonderoga Members, and Ticonderoga Ambassador Pass Holders.
