French and Indian War
Contractors in the classroom
TICONDEROGA | Ticonderoga’s totemic Lord George Augustus Howe has contributed much to the community’s storyline, and now he’s about to add a new feather to his considerable cap: a lesson in the trades. Read more
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A boat only a mother could love
PORT HENRY | During the portion of the French and Indian War that was fought in the mid-1700s, it is arguable that the British sank more of their own boats than the French did. They meant to do it. Read more
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Soldiers on snowshoes
TICONDEROGA | In the winter of 1758, northern Lake George was blanketed in three feet of snow. Read more
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Forced equality
TICONDEROGA | People of color got a rare taste of military equality during the American Revolution, a status they would not enjoy again for another 170 years. Read more
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History reaches out
TICONDEROGA | George Santayana might have been correct when he warned that those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it, but the Spanish philosopher was also being a bit of a sourpuss. Read more
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Museum collection protected
TICONDEROGA | With the help of a grant from the International Paper Foundation, the Ticonderoga Heritage Museum has initiated a program to better preserve its extensive collection of documents and photographs. Read more
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Talk to discuss Lake George shipwrecks
TICONDEROGA | There’s a good argument to be made that the first world war didn’t happen at the beginning of the 20th century, it in fact occurred more than 150 years earlier. Read more
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New manager takes reins at historic site
CROWN POINT | Two weeks into Lisa Polay’s new job as manager of the Crown Point State Historic Site, the remains of a stone wall of a French fort that had stood for close to three centuries crumbled to bits. Read more
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Global conflicts will be studied
TICONDEROGA | “The Great Wars: The French and Indian War and the First World War” will be the focus of the 10th-annual History Conference for Educators on Friday, May 18 at Fort Ticonderoga. Read more
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Girl Scout Day is set
TICONDEROGA | This year Fort Ticonderoga will join forces with the Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York to host Girl Scout Day on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read more
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War College coming soon
TICONDEROGA | Registration has opened for Fort Ticonderoga’s 23rd-annual War College of the Seven Years War slated for May 18-20. Read more
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Historic site does preservation study
TICONDEROGA | Fort Ticonderoga did a preservation survey to review its needs on things like security, environment and storage of historic materials. Read more
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Archeologists to detail Lake George battlefield study, share artifacts
LAKE GEORGE | Artifacts from the battles at Fort George will be displayed, shared and discussed at a public “show and tell” workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at the historic County Courthouse Museum. Read more
Historic statuary planned for park
TICONDEROGA | Efforts are underway to place carved statues of famous French and Indian War figures around downtown Ticonderoga. Read more
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Author to sign books at Crown Point Historic Site
CROWN POINT — Nationally recognized author and historian Bob Bearor will be signing books at the Crown Point Historic Site on Saturday, Aug. 12 and Sunday, Aug. 13. Read more
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Fort Ticonderoga readies Black Watch memorial
TICONDEROGA – As Scots Day approaches at Fort Ticonderoga, the national historic landmark has acquired the rare journals of a Pennsylvania officer who was assigned there during the American Revolution. Read more
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Reliving the bygone days
TICONDEROGA – As Ticonderoga town historian, William Dolback wears many hats, including managing the town’s cemeteries and giving historical tours. Read more
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The history of Point au Fer
CHAMPLAIN — For many years, Point au Fer wasn’t where people lived, but where they fought. Read more
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Rogers’ Rangers headed online
TICONDEROGA – People want to know more about the 18th century commando group called Rogers’ Rangers. Read more
