Fort Ticonderoga History Event “Necessary for the Rigour of the Climate”

Experience a Fort Ticonderoga REAL TIME REVOLUTION™ event in January.

Life at historic Fort Ticonderoga in the winter. All photos courtesy Fort Ticonderoga.

Fort Ticonderoga in the northeastern Adirondacks presents REAL TIME REVOLUTION™ Living History Event “Necessary for the Rigour of the Climate” on January 18, 2025.

Step back in time to experience Fort Ticonderoga during its final winter under British garrison control. Discover the tireless efforts of soldiers as they labor to restore this historic stronghold, a remnant of the French and Indian War, all while the chill of winter blankets the landscape.

Delve into the daily lives of these soldiers as they gather firewood to stave off the cold and craft fur caps to keep warm against the biting winds. Witness the meticulous preparations of the British military as they ready themselves for the harsh winter months in the rugged terrain of colonial Canada.

A strategic location during America’s Colonial Era.

Wood provided essential fule to keep Fort Ticonderoga warm in the 18th century.

Historic Fort Ticonderoga is located at the southern end of Lake Champlain, which stretches north for nearly 125 miles. New York borders it to the west and Vermont to the east. Lake Champlain extends into the Canadian province of Quebec at its northern end.

In the 18th century, Lake Champlain served as an important trade route connecting New York to Canada. Cargo vessels would navigate up the Hudson River from New York Harbor, and at Fort Edward, their goods could be transferred to Lake Champlain for transport further north into Canada.

Event details.

The REAL TIME REVOLUTION™ Living History Event “Necessary for the Rigour of the Climate” event occurs on January 18, 2025, from 10 am to 4 pm.

This event is FREE for Fort Ticonderoga Members, Ticonderoga Ambassador Pass holders, & children 4 and under four. General public tickets are $15 each and can be purchased online in advance or the day of at the Admissions Booth.

For more information, visit the Fort Ticonderoga website.

Soldiers at Fort Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain in the 18th Century.

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