Watch as German & British Soldiers Leave Fort Ticonderoga on November 12, 2016 at Historic Fort Ticonderoga in Ticonderoga, NY. Join the German soldiers, who formed the core of the Ticonderoga Garrison, and prepare to evacuate the “Gibraltar of the North.” Royal Artillerymen aid these Brunswickers to determine what to take, and what to destroy to prevent falling into enemy hands.
Explore Fort Ticonderoga
Experience part of Fort Ticonderoga’s epic story at the German & British Soldiers Leave Fort Ticonderoga reenactment. Thrill at the power of artillery, celebrate Scottish Culture, and enjoy the diverse and immersive special event experiences that are unique, powerful, and unforgettable for the whole family throughout the year.
Ticonderoga Train Station Shuttle
Fort Ticonderoga now offers FREE shuttle service from the Ticonderoga Train Station to Fort Ticonderoga and Best Western Plus Ticonderoga Inn and Suites. Guests arriving aboard the AMTRAK Adirondack Line in July and August will be able to enjoy round trip shuttle service.
Call 518-585-2821 for details and reserve your spot aboard Fort Ticonderoga’s shuttle! Advance registration is required; some blackout dates may apply.
About the Withdrawal in 1777
On September 13, 1777 a mission was launched against Ticonderoga by two American detachments of about 500 men each under the command of Brigadier General Jonathan Warner and Colonel John Brown were sent to Ticonderoga to secure the release of American prisoners, destroy British provisions, and if possible to attack the Fort. On the morning of September 18, the forces converged on Ticonderoga. Over the next few days Colonel John Brown’s force captured the British blockhouse at the top of Mount Defiance, secured the release of 118 American prisoners and captured nearly 300 British soldiers.
Brown’s men also burned several of the Fort’s outbuildings and destroyed about 150 batteaux. However the American forces soon realized that without reinforcements and additional supplies, a direct attack on the Fort would not succeed, and on September 22 Colonel Brown’s force called off the attack. Less than a month later, the British army surrendered at Saratoga.
In early November, cut off, short of food, and the weather getting colder the British-held posts of Fort Ticonderoga and Mount Independence made the hard decision to withdraw back to Canada.