In this two-day living history event soldiers of the Northern Continental army muster together to train and dig-in, preparing for General Burgoyne’s British and Brunswick army expected at any time. Witness these New England regulars and militia encamp, cook and entrench themselves to keep the Ticonderoga camp in American hands<\/p>\n
May 7, 2016 \u2013 May 8, 2016<\/p>\n
In this two-day living history event soldiers of the Northern Continental army muster together to train and dig-in, preparing for General Burgoyne’s British and Brunswick army expected at any time. Witness these New England regulars and militia encamp, cook and entrench themselves to keep the Ticonderoga camp in American hands<\/p>\n
Saturday May 7th<\/p>\n
9:30 AM Fort Opens to Visitors<\/p>\n
10:15 AM Key to the Continent Tour: The Year of the Hangman (Begins at the American Flag)<\/p>\n
Could Ticonderoga have been held by the Continental Army in 1777? Was its loss a disaster or a prudent retreat? Create your own answers to questions that have enthralled officers and armchair generals alike for 239 years. Explore how two decades of military occupation culminated with rich cultures and characters at Ticonderoga in 1777.<\/p>\n
11:00 AM Musket Demonstration (Fort Demonstration Area)<\/p>\n
Artillerymen were first trained as soldiers. In a pinch soldiers were trained to serve the artillery. Discover how muskets and carbines, slung across the backs of cannon crews, were vital in the defense of their guns, their positions, and their lives.<\/p>\n
11:30 AM Strengthen Our Works at Ticonderoga (Begins at the American Flag)<\/p>\n
On nearly the same day, close to the same ground, watch as Massachusetts soldiers dig in and recreate a full scale redoubt. Foot by foot– see the work that goes into building such massive earthworks, and pick up a shovel to lend a hand!<\/p>\n
11:30 AM Continent\u2019s Collection Tour: A Guided Tour of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum (Parade Ground)<\/p>\n
Exhibitions staff will lead you on a guided tour of this remarkable museum’s highlights. Begun more than a century ago, the Fort Ticonderoga museum has North America’s largest and most important collection of 18th-century military material culture. Get the scoop on the most significant, rare, and interesting pieces in the collection.<\/p>\n
12:30 PM \u201cAn Independent Corps of Artillery\u201d (Mars Education Center Great Room)<\/p>\n
Join Senior Director of Interpretation, Stuart Lilie, to discuss Major Ebenezer Stevens\u2019 Corps of Artillery, the men who manned the guns of Ticonderoga in its defense in 1777. Explore their clothing and equipment from their roots in 1776 through their rear guard defense of Ticonderoga, that may have saved an army.<\/p>\n
1:15 PM Key to the Continent Tour: The Year of the Hangman (Begins at the American Flag)<\/p>\n
Could Ticonderoga have been held by the Continental Army in 1777? Was its loss a disaster or a prudent retreat? Create your own answers to questions that have enthralled officers and armchair generals alike for 239 years. Explore how two decades of military occupation culminated with rich cultures and characters at Ticonderoga in 1777.<\/p>\n
2:00 PM Cannon Demonstration (Fort Demonstration Area)<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t let the wooden wheels fool you, the cannon and its carriage was an intricate piece of military hardware. Discover the surprising power of a well-drilled cannon crew operating this finely-tuned weapon.<\/p>\n
2:30 PM Breaking Ground Tour (Begins at the American Flag)<\/p>\n
From military garrison gardens to a secluded colonial revival commemorative spectacle of color and light, explore one of the oldest cultivated landscapes in America. Discover the layers of horticultural history of the Ticonderoga peninsula.<\/p>\n
2:30 PM Continent\u2019s Collection Tour: A Guided Tour of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum (Parade Ground)<\/p>\n
Exhibitions staff will lead you on a guided tour of this remarkable museum’s highlights. Begun more than a century ago, the Fort Ticonderoga museum has North America’s largest and most important collection of 18th-century military material culture. Get the scoop on the most significant, rare, and interesting pieces in the collection.<\/p>\n
3:00 PM Key to the Continent Tour: The Year of the Hangman (Begins at the American Flag)<\/p>\n
Could Ticonderoga have been held by the Continental Army in 1777? Was its loss a disaster or a prudent retreat? Create your own answers to questions that have enthralled officers and armchair generals alike for 239 years. Explore how two decades of military occupation culminated with rich cultures and characters at Ticonderoga in 1777.<\/p>\n
5:00 PM Fort Closes to Visitors<\/p>\n
Sunday May 8th<\/p>\n
9:30 AM Fort Opens to Visitors<\/p>\n
10:15 AM Key to the Continent Tour: The Year of the Hangman (Begins at the American Flag)<\/p>\n
Could Ticonderoga have been held by the Continental Army in 1777? Was its loss a disaster or a prudent retreat? Create your own answers to questions that have enthralled officers and armchair generals alike for 239 years. Explore how two decades of military occupation culminated with rich cultures and characters at Ticonderoga in 1777.<\/p>\n
11:00 AM Musket Demonstration (Fort Demonstration Area)<\/p>\n
Artillerymen were first trained as soldiers. In a pinch soldiers were trained to serve the artillery. Discover how muskets and carbines, slung across the backs of cannon crews, were vital in the defense of their guns, their positions, and their lives.<\/p>\n
11:30 AM The Power of Oxen (Begins at the American Flag)<\/p>\n
While slower than horses, the incredible pulling power of oxen made them extremely useful in Ticonderoga\u2019s military and agricultural history. Watch as these oxen demonstrate just how easily they can move logs weighing thousands of pounds.<\/p>\n
11:30 AM Continent\u2019s Collection Tour: A Guided Tour of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum (Parade Ground)<\/p>\n
Exhibitions staff will lead you on a guided tour of this remarkable museum’s highlights. Begun more than a century ago, the Fort Ticonderoga museum has North America’s largest and most important collection of 18th-century military material culture. Get the scoop on the most significant, rare, and interesting pieces in the collection.<\/p>\n
1:15 AM Key to the Continent Tour: The Year of the Hangman (Begins at the American Flag)<\/p>\n
Could Ticonderoga have been held by the Continental Army in 1777? Was its loss a disaster or a prudent retreat? Create your own answers to questions that have enthralled officers and armchair generals alike for 239 years. Explore how two decades of military occupation culminated with rich cultures and characters at Ticonderoga in 1777.<\/p>\n
2:00 AM Cannon Demonstration (Fort Demonstration Area)<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t let the wooden wheels fool you, the cannon and its carriage was an intricate piece of military hardware. Discover the surprising power of a well-drilled cannon crew operating this finely-tuned weapon.<\/p>\n
2:30 AM Breaking Ground Tour (Begins at the American Flag)<\/p>\n
From military garrison gardens to a secluded colonial revival commemorative spectacle of color and light, explore one of the oldest cultivated landscapes in America. Discover the layers of horticultural history of the Ticonderoga peninsula.<\/p>\n
2:30 AM Continent\u2019s Collection Tour: A Guided Tour of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum (Parade Ground)<\/p>\n
Exhibitions staff will lead you on a guided tour of this remarkable museum’s highlights. Begun more than a century ago, the Fort Ticonderoga museum has North America’s largest and most important collection of 18th-century military material culture. Get the scoop on the most significant, rare, and interesting pieces in the collection.<\/p>\n
3:00 AM Key to the Continent Tour: The Year of the Hangman (Begins at the American Flag)<\/p>\n
Could Ticonderoga have been held by the Continental Army in 1777? Was its loss a disaster or a prudent retreat? Create your own answers to questions that have enthralled officers and armchair generals alike for 239 years. Explore how two decades of military occupation culminated with rich cultures and characters at Ticonderoga in 1777.<\/p>\n
5:00 PM Fort Closes to Visitors<\/p>\n
What to Do and See All Day 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM<\/p>\n
Carrying on the Works (Redoubt Construction Site)<\/p>\n
With the looming threat of General John Burgoyne\u2019s British and Brunswick invasion, American hands were constantly at work building up the entrenchments around Ticonderoga. Watch as Massachusetts soldiers go about their \u201cfatigue\u201d, literally turning level ground into a fortified position.<\/p>\n
Hucksters & Traders (Glacis, Adjacent the Log-House)<\/p>\n
In 1776, Ticonderoga saw sutlers flocking to the peninsula to sell their goods to the army. Such business opportunities continued into 1777, by which time a well regulated system was emplaced to allow fair trade. Learn about the economic impacts of local traders at Ticonderoga.<\/p>\n
Soldiers\u2019 Dinner (Camp Kitchen)<\/p>\n
\u201c195 barrels of beef, at 212 lbs,\u201d each equals FOOD, on the scale of an army. Join the mess cook at the camp kitchen to discover how Ticonderoga was more supply depot than Fort. See how in 1777 soldiers\u2019 rations could spell retreat, victory, or surrender.<\/p>\n
Musket Maintenance (Inside Fort Parade Ground)<\/p>\n
Whether cobbled together fowlers or brand new imported muskets, these weapons depended on the soldiers\u2019 time and attention to keep them in working order. Watch as hot water, grease, and a little brick dust keep these weapons working; lock, stock and barrel.<\/p>\n
Officer\u2019s Quarters (Second floor of the West Barracks)<\/p>\n
Step inside the officer\u2019s quarters and learn of the luxuries within. From beds to brandy, learn about officers\u2019 duties and comforts. See how an officer and gentleman was also a businessman.<\/p>\n
Public Stores (Ground floor of the West Barracks)<\/p>\n
See the array of supplies and tools needed to maintain an army preparing for a siege. Watch as artillerymen tend to the cannons and munitions for the army & fleet. See how supplies such as dry goods, hardware, textiles, and equipment were accounted for by clerks. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"