Fort Ticonderoga - New York

Address:Ticonderoga, New York
Tel: (518) 585-2821

The expertly-restored Fort Ticonderoga is one of the top attractions in northern New York. Originally built by the French in 1755, Fort Ticonderoga was strategically located on the Canada-New York waterway of Lake Champlain. A pivotal outpost, it was attacked a total of six times during two wars - the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War - changing hands between France, Great Britain, and the Americans, as well as Native Americans. Fort Ticonderoga includes a military museum, cannons, barracks, kitchens, stables, and artifacts from the wars. Artifacts include a lock of George Washington's hair and Ethan Allen's old pocket watch. Also on display are nearly 1,000 pistols, muskets, bayonets, and swords from the 18th century, as well as a unique collection of uniforms. During the summer, parades and cannon firings are staged for visitors. Mt. Defiance, perched to the east of Fort Ticonderoga, was used by the British as a base when driving the Americans out of the fort during the Revolutionary War. Fort Ticonderoga, located on State Road 74, is open to visitors from May through October.