• 4.10.25
• Member News

Fort Ticonderoga Launches Comprehensive Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution

Fort Ticonderoga announces a multi-year commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, spanning 2025-2027. Through engaging programs, exhibitions, REAL TIME REVOLUTION™ signature events, and educational initiatives, Fort Ticonderoga will delve into the complex narratives of the war, examining the individuals, alliances, triumphs, and challenges that shaped the birth of the United States and their enduring global impact.

"Fort Ticonderoga is one of America’s most iconic landmarks – the site of the first American victory of the Revolution in 1775 and the birthplace of historic preservation in our country. This hallowed ground, walked by luminaries such as George Washington, Benedict Arnold, Ethan Allen, and Benjamin Franklin, stands as a testament to the resolve that shaped our nation,” said Beth L. Hill, Fort Ticonderoga President & CEO. "Excitingly, Fort Ticonderoga is set to launch the nation’s 250^th anniversary commemoration in 2025 and will continue through 2027 featuring immersive daily programs, dramatic battle reenactments, new exhibitions, conference series and more which will illuminate global impact of the Revolution and its enduring legacy.” 

REAL TIME REVOLUTION™: Immersive Historical Experience:
Fort Ticonderoga’s REAL TIME REVOLUTION™ initiative will bring the critical years of 1775-1777 to life, offering visitors a day-by-day, moment-by-moment experience of the people and events that defined the fight for independence. During this multi-year campaign from 2025-2027, visitors will experience, in real time, the unsung construction of the Northern Department of the Continental Army, pulled from primary sources that detail our understanding of the period. 

Highlighted 2025 Signature Events:

• NO QUARTER | May 9-11: Commemorate the 250th anniversary of America’s First Victory with a real-time reenactment of the Green Mountain Boys' march from Vermont, culminating in the capture of Fort Ticonderoga. Experience the aftermath of the victory and the preparations for further campaigns.
• BENEDICT ARNOLD’S COMMAND | June 21-22: Explore Fort Ticonderoga under Benedict Arnold’s command, examining his leadership and the political complexities that led to his resignation.
• ONWARD TO CANADA | August 30-31: Witness the first muster of the Northern Continental Army and Ticonderoga’s role as a vital supply and naval base.
• NOBLE TRAIN BEGINS | December 6: Recreate the arrival of Henry Knox and the beginning of the legendary transport of cannons to Boston. 

"A Revolutionary Anthology" Exhibition Series:
A new, rotating exhibition series, "A Revolutionary Anthology," will offer a deep dive into the world of the American Revolution. From 2024 to 2028, the exhibition will feature different themes, showcasing hundreds of artifacts, including items from the Robert Nittolo Collection, many on display for the first time. The 2025 exhibition, "Subjects, Citizens, Service," focuses on the armies and people of the Revolution, opening May 3, 2025.

The Northern Department: A Critical Theater:
Fort Ticonderoga underscores the pivotal role of the Continental Army's Northern Department during the Revolution's early years. A new interactive website, https://northerndepartment.org/, details the 18 sites and partnering museums that formed this historic region and invites exploration of the Hudson-Lake Champlain Corridor. Notably, this initiative stands alone as a multi-national, multi-state, and tribal partnership within the America 250th commemoration.

Expanded Educational Programs:
Fort Ticonderoga will offer expanded professional development opportunities on-site and online for educators and students featuring the Revolutionary War, and Ticonderoga’s role in these conflicts. These programs will connect Common Core and C-3 History standards, providing educators with valuable resources for the classroom. For a list of upcoming opportunities, visit https://www.fortticonderoga.org/learn-and-explore/educators/professional-development/.

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.