History comes to life at Fort Ticonderoga!

Fort Ticonderoga is a bucket list destination! Bring the family and enjoy hands-on activities, daily weapon demos, boat tours, world-class museum exhibits, beautiful gardens, friendly animals, and more. Rain or shine, there's something for everyone!

Experience Fort Ticonderoga

Spend the day, witness the beauty, and discover the history at Fort Ticonderoga in Ticonderoga, NY! Located near the northern end of Lake George, every day is an event at Fort Ticonderoga, and every year offers new experiences. In fact, the fort is the only site in America that tells a new story each year through dynamic historical interpretation and exhibitions, bringing to life its epic story as the key to the continent in the 18th-century.

Thrill at the power of artillery and crackle of muskets through daily weapons demonstrations and explore programs, new exhibits, gardens, historic trades, and other family adventures across the 2000-acre scenic historic property. New special events and reenactments make Fort Ticonderoga a bucket-list American destination to discover history on a grand scale.

A revolutionary adventure

Visit Fort Ticonderoga as part of the Lake Champlain Revolutionary Quest, a self-guided trail launching in May 2025 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Relive the bold moment when Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys captured the fort, explore interactive exhibits, enjoy stunning Lake Champlain views, and earn exclusive prizes as you connect with this pivotal site in American history.

Premium tours & seasonal fun

• From living history to behind-the-scenes programs, battle re-enactments, workshops, seminars, and seasonal activities, there is always something happening at this family-friendly attraction. Some of the highlights include:
• Daily Soldiers' Life Programs
• Guided Museum Tours
• New Exhibitions & World-Renowned Collections
• Carillon Boat Tours on Lake Champlain
• Musket Firing Demonstrations
• Cannon Fire Demonstrations
• King's Garden
• Hiking Trail
• Fifes & Drums Performances
• Heritage Breed Animals
• Unique Premium Experiences & Tours
• America's Fort Cafe
• Heroic Corn Maze: A Corn Maze Adventure 

Plan your 2025 visit!

Fort Ticonderoga and Mount Defiance are open rain or shine for the season Tuesday - Sunday, May 3 through October 26, 2025, from 9:30am-5:00pm! General admission tickets are valid for two consecutive days! Experience the blend of history and natural beauty like nowhere else at Fort Ticonderoga!

Visit the website for more information on this year’s exciting new programming, special events, tours, battle re-enactments, and more. Your adventure awaits!